Dear Visitors, Welcome to Dubrovnik!
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Dear Visitors, Welcome to Dubrovnik!
Dear Visitors, Welcome to Dubrovnik! If you are in our City (with a capital ‘C’!), this booklet will provide answers to the questions of where, how, when, what… and why Dubrovnik? To some of these questions you will find your own answers as you explore for yourselves the rich history, culture, entertainment, sports, shopping, excursions and gastronomy of one of the world’s most beautiful cities. We very much hope that, with the help of our suggestions and the wide range of information included here, your visit to Dubrovnik will be an interesting and memorable experience. Before you set out to explore we suggest you purchase a Dubrovnik City Card from one of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board Tourist Information Centers. It will give you a significant discount for a visit to the city walls, museums and galleries. Then let your own journey of discovery begin... from the many strands of history and of the life that still goes on within these walls you will weave the fabric of your own memories. Have a wonderful stay! The stories of more than a thousand years of the history of Dubrovnik are reflected in every part of the city. Sometimes it may feel rather like a living museum – but you will find that it also has its own vibrant present. Part of the character of the City derives from the imposing presence of the medieval walls that surround it. A walk round these walls, almost two kilometres long, looking down on the impressive architecture of the town, on its small streets, gardens and terraces, and on the other side the sea which has determined so much of its history; perhaps this is the best way to get a first impression of Dubrovnik. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, Dubrovnik is sometimes considered to be primarily a cultural destination, offering a rich variety of historic monuments as well as a large number of cultural events and festivals. But it is also a place for a more relaxing holiday, for time spent on a beach, enjoying the warmth and clarity of the sea, to sit at a street cafe and let the world pass by, to find a small back street restaurant with the best of fresh local produce. Dubrovnik is a fascinating city: we invite you to discover it for yourself – and we sincerely hope that what you find will tempt you to return again... This brochure is printed on paper by the manufacturer UPM and has been awarded an environmental certificate. What you should know about the history of Dubrovnik The successful development of Dubrovnik in the past was conditioned primarily by its favourable geographical position, and by an economy based on maritime and merchant activities. When entering the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik is the first island-protected port on the maritime route going from Greece towards Venice, with easy access to the hinterland by way of the Neretva Valley. The latest archaeological research has shown that evidence for a settlement dating from the 6th century, or probably even earlier, can be found under today’s city. This original settlement expanded in the 7th century with the arrival of the inhabitants of ancient Epidaurus (today’s Cavtat), driven out by invading Avars and Slavs, and Croat tribes arriving from the North. The intensification of traffic between the East and West, both during and after the Crusades, resulted in the development of maritime and mercantile centres throughout the Mediterranean and the Adriatic Sea in the 12th and 13th centuries, of which Dubrovnik was one. The Zadar Treaty in 1358 liberated Dubrovnik from Venetian rule, and was crucial to its development. Other Dalmatian towns failed to achieve this, so that they fell under Venetian rule in the year 1420 and remained so until 1797. Already during the 14th and 15th centuries, Dubrovnik was the most significant maritime and mercantile centre of the Adriatic, alongside Venice and Ancona. Dubrovnik expanded its territory by peaceful means through diplomatic treaties and by purchasing land from Klek in the north to Sutorina at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor, including the islands of Mljet, Lastovo, the Elaphites and Lokrum. The legal status of the Dubrovnik Republic was fully established by the 15th century. This meant the independent election of a rector and councillors, the minting of currency, a state flag with the image of St. Blaise, independent legislature, and the right to establish consulates abroad. According to the constitution, the state authority was based on the Great Council, which was made up of Dubrovnik aristocratic families. They, in turn, appointed the members of the Senate and the Small Council, which was the executive body of the Great Council. The Rector was appointed on a monthly basis as a nominal symbol of authority. Already in the 15th century Dubrovnik had a well-organized trade route with the Balkan hinterland, at same time, due to the aggressive Turkish expansionist policies in the Balkans, the Dubrovnik Republic decided to accept Turkish tutelage and the payment of a tribute. However, in return, they obtained the right to free trade throughout the Turkish Empire, with a customs duty of only 2%. This small state, which had no army of its own, perfected its own particular style of defence using skilful diplomacy and broad consular activities. It managed to preserve its independence by maintaining neutrality in international 4 conflicts, and by accepting the tutelage of powerful countries, especially of Spain and the Vatican. The Venetian Republic was its only permanent rival and enemy. The Dubrovnik Republic entered its golden age in the 15th century, at a time when the power and glory of the Venetian Empire was on the wane. Its prosperity was based on maritime trade and its monopoly of salt. In the 16th century, the Dubrovnik merchant navy matched world levels with its fleet of 180 to 200 ships. Increasingly larger types of ships were being built, such as galleons, trabacolas (coastal trading vessels) and navas. These ships were taking on increasingly longer and more dangerous voyages throughout the Mediterranean and Black Sea, as well as ocean voyages to northern ports in England and Germany, even as far as India and the Americas. Dubrovnik became world-renowned and sought after for the transport of cargo, which included very diverse maritime and trade affairs. Material prosperity, and the sense of security and freedom, helped shape a humanist culture that further inspired vigorous creativity. Dubrovnik reached a sophisticated level of achievement in its urban and architectural development that has been maintained to the present day, in its literature and poetry (Marin Držić, Ivan Gundulić), sciences (Ruđer Bošković, Marin Getaldić), and in many other fields of art and culture. In the 17th century, the general crisis in Mediterranean maritime affairs also affected Dubrovnik maritime trade. The catastrophic earthquake of 1667 brought the Dubrovnik Republic to a critical period, where it fought for its survival and political independence. The 18th century gave Dubrovnik an opportunity for the economic revival of maritime trade under a neutral flag. This was the state of affairs when Napoleon dissolved the Dubrovnik Republic in 1808. At the Vienna Congress in 1815, the Dubrovnik region was joined to the other regions of Dalmatia and Croatia. Since then, they have shared a common political destiny. Following the Republic of Croatia’s declaration of independence and subsequent Serbian aggression on Croatian territory, Dubrovnik itself was attacked in October of 1991. The Serbians and the Montenegrins aimed to conquer and destroy the region, attacking with an unprecedented destructive force. The Dubrovnik region was occupied and significantly devastated. In an 8-month siege, the city itself was repeatedly bombarded; the most brutal destruction occurred on December 6th 1991. Today, the war-devastated cultural heritage of Dubrovnik has been for the most part repaired. The renovated hotels, the important assets of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, as well as other cultural events that are essential elements for the development of modern tourism. 5 How to get here BY PLANE Dubrovnik Airport is about 20 kilometres away from the town. Upon arrival, bus transport to Dubrovnik is available for each scheduled flight. For departures a bus leaves the bus station in Gruž 1½ hours before the flights of Croatia Airlines and Austrian Airlines. For all other regular flights the bus from the terminal leaves 2 hours before the flight. Taxi services are always available. BY CAR Several petrol stations are situated on the approaches to Dubrovnik and in the City, some of which are open 24 hours. Petrol stations are shown in the city map. Parking If you wish to visit the Old City in your own car, we recommend you to park at the multi-story car park located at Ilijina Glavica (Zagrebačka ulica bb). Open 24 hours a day the garage has 711 parking places. From there a walk through Bogišić Park or along Pero Budmani Street will take you to the Old City in just 5 minutes. Street parking spaces are marked by signs that include payment instructions and hourly parking rates. Parking can be paid by parking coupons obtained at kiosks and at parking metres and also by mobile phone. Parking coupons must be filled in correctly and displayed under the front windscreen of your car. Please prepare the exact amount for the required number of parking hours, because the coin-operated parking machine cannot give you change. Payment can be made by mobile phone by sending an SMS message with your registration plate number (without spaces and special characters - for example: DU091DM) to the number of the parking zone indicated on the parking signs. You will get confirmation in the form of an SMS message on your mobile phone, including all details of the paid parking. By sending one SMS message to the m-parking number, you pay one hour of parking at the most. Upon receiving the SMS message reply with the payment confirmation, you may pay for further parking hours by immediately sending an additional SMS message. The cost of SMS messages depends on the current tariff of your particular GSM operator. If you do not receive an SMS message reply confirming your payment within 2 minutes, your payment has failed and your account will not be charged. Apart from using an hourly parking ticket with its time limit, the user of the parking space should display a valid parking ticket on his car windscreen, or be in receipt of an SMS message reply confirming payment within 5 minutes of parking. The public car park at Gruž Harbour (Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 1) is also open 24 hours. The cost for passenger cars is 10 kunas per hour. Tickets for a whole day are available for 100 kunas and can be very convenient for an excursion to one of the Dubrovnik islands since the car park is near the ferry pier. The parking charge for larger vehicles (caravans, mini-buses and other vehicles up to and more than 5 metres long, and buses) increases in proportion to their size. 6 BY BOAT Dubrovnik has excellent ferry and catamaran connections to other Croatian ports and to Bari in Italy. Dubrovnik also has daily ferry services to the nearby islands (Koločep, Lopud, Šipan and Mljet, and seasonal lines to Korčula and Lastovo). Gruž Harbour is 3 kilometres from the Old City, and close to the harbour can be found the Jadrolinija ticket office, banks, ATMs, exchange offices, car park, a Konzum supermarket, the Srđ Department Store, the open-air green market, Petka Hotel, several agencies, several car hire agents and the Dubrovnik Tourist Board TIC. The Old City is about 20 minutes walk from the harbour. Buses no. 1a, 1b, 1c, 3 and 8 will take you there in about ten minutes. Bus tickets can be purchased on the bus for 15 kunas, or can be obtained from any news-kiosk for 12 kunas. There is a taxi stand very close to the harbour. BY BUS The newly built Dubrovnik Bus Terminal is situated in Gruž, in the vicinity of the harbour. In addition to information and booking offices it offers a left-luggage office (the only one in Dubrovnik), taxi stand and kiosk. Apart from international bus lines, Dubrovnik has daily bus lines to all major Croatian cities. Several local buses stop at the Bus Terminal. 7 What form of transport to choose PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORT During your stay in Dubrovnik we recommend the public bus service. You will enjoy a pleasant ride on the new air-conditioned buses of the Libertas Public Transport Company. All city districts are connected by frequent regular bus lines. Bus time-tables are posted at every bus stop and are also available at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board TIC, at your hotel reception desk or online (www.libertasdubrovnik. hr). Bus tickets can be obtained from the bus driver (15 kunas), at all news kiosks for 12 kunas, at the Libertas Company ticket-windows at Pile Gate, the Bus Terminal and in Mokošica, at hotel reception desks and tourist agencies. Please prepare the exact amount for the tickets purchased on the bus, because the driver cannot give you change. Your bus ticket, after being registered for the first time, is valid for one hour for an unlimited number of rides within the city. The price for a daily bus ticket is 30 kunas. The magnetic card payment system involves turning the front side of the ticket containing the magnetic strip towards you and inserting it into the ticket-machine on the bus, after which the ticket is returned to you. If you have a contactless bus ticket, you merely press it against the sensor. CAR, SCOOTER, BIKE, and BOAT HIRE Many agencies in Dubrovnik provide hire services. Apart from cars, it is also possible to rent scooters, bicycles and boats. A rented vehicle will give you the freedom to explore the surroundings of Dubrovnik and the sights of the neighbouring countryside. Most of the agencies will ask you to present your credit card and a category B driving licence. For renting a motorcycle over 50 cc you will need a category A motorcycle driving licence. TAXI Taxi stands are located in the busiest parts of the city (see City Map), with the taxi fares posted in a prominent place. When a customer enters a taxi, the taximeter must be running; if it is not the customer is not obliged to pay the fare. A taxi accommodates a maximum of four people. Should you wish to lodge a complaint about a taxi service charge it is important to obtain a receipt from the driver including a valid stamp, the service given and the registration number. You may like to take a taxi for a memorable panoramic tour of the City and its surroundings. Such a tour usually includes a drive to the new bridge offering a view of Gruž Harbour, Lapad, Rijeka Dubrovačka and the islands. You may continue the tour along the Adriatic Highway with a view over the entire city, and go to the top of Mount Srđ (415 metres) above the town and enjoy the superb view of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area. You may also arrange a whole or half day excursion to the surroundings of Dubrovnik by agreement with the driver (www.taxi-dubrovnik.hr, www.taxi-ragusa-dubrovnik.com, PlaviTaxiDubrovnik). 8 9 TAXI BOAT AND DUBROVNIK VAPORETTO ACROSS THE HARBOUR BETWEEN GRUŽ & LAPAD As an alternative to the walk round the harbour, or to taking bus or taxi – we suggest the local taxi boat. The boat operates between Gruž and Lapad in the summer months, in the morning (from 7.00 am to 12.30 am), at a very reasonable price. As soon as a few passengers appear the skipper starts the engine and crosses to the opposite side of the harbour. There is no official time schedule but the boat leaves approximately every ten minutes. In Gruž the boat lands in front of the open-air market, and in Lapad in front of the Lapad Hotel. The sign Taxi Gruž-Lapad-Gruž and the price are displayed on the boat. The Dubrovnik Vaporetto (water taxi), which operates on the line Gruž – Lapad Coast (Hotel Lapad) – Solitudo (Mandrač Beach) – Copacabana Beach – Cava Beach, is a joint project of the City of Dubrovnik, Libertas Public Transport, and the Lokrum Reserve, with the participation of the Dubrovnik Card and the Dubrovnik Tourist Board. BOAT TO THE ISLAND OF LOKRUM The boat to the Island of Lokrum, which is a special forestry reserve, departs from the Old City Harbour every half hour during the season and lands in the little bay of Portoč. The trip lasts about ten minutes and the boat tickets are purchased in front of the boat. (www.lokrum.hr) The boat does not operate in poor weather conditions. BOAT TO THE ELAFITE ISLANDS The boat to the Elafite Islands (Koločep, Lopud and Šipan) departs from Gruž Harbour. The time schedules are available at the Jadrolinija Office in Gruž located in close proximity to the landing place, at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board TIC and online (www. jadrolinija.hr). Boat tickets can be purchased at the Jadrolinija Office. There is foot-ferry running four times a day, and a car ferry once or twice a day. (NB on Sundays and national holidays there is a different timetable). BOAT TO THE ISLAND OF MLJET You may reach the Island of Mljet on the fast catamaran Nona Ana. The boats stops in Sobra, and during the season continues to Polače situated in the vicinity of the Mljet National Park. For detailed information please contact the G&V Line agency. During July and August this service continues on to Korčula and Lastovo. (www.gv-line.hr) The Jadrolinija Agency car ferry operates from Sobra to Prapratno on the Pelješac Peninsula all the year round. (www. jadrolinija.hr) BOAT TO MLJET, KORČULA, HVAR, BRAČ(MILNA) and SPLIT A fast catamaran, the Krilo Star, runs from Gruž three or four times a week from May to October – and every day in high season. Tickets can be purchased online or from agents in the town (http:// www.krilo.hr). 10 Where to stay Dubrovnik offers various kinds of accommodation, from camps and comfortable rooms in private accommodation to luxurious 5 star hotels. When choosing the type of accommodation, you will also have to choose in which city district you wish to stay. HOTELS As in other parts of Croatia, hotels in Dubrovnik are classified in five categories, from one to deluxe five stars. The quality of hotel accommodation in Dubrovnik is extremely high, some of them being among the finest in Croatia. You may choose from luxurious suites to middle and low category hotel rooms, but you will always find helpful staff waiting for you in pleasant premises. Dubrovnik has several hostels for young people. PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Dubrovnik offers a large number of holiday houses, apartments and private rooms. Apart from lower prices, this kind of accommodation offers the opportunity to see something of the local way of life in the City. Top-class, clean and comfortable, the apartments and rooms within a household, or as separate units, guarantee complete privacy and independence from the host. Information about private accommodation can be obtained at travel agencies which deal with private accommodation. Private accommodation booking is not available at the Dubrovnik Tourist Board offices. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Please check that you have been registered! Payment of registration and sojourn tax for both Croatian and foreign visitors is obligatory according to the Sojourn Tax Law and the Aliens Transit and Sojourn Law. Registration is in your own interest and provides greater safety, quality and comfort of accommodation. If you would like to make a complaint, please contact the tourist inspection, phone: +385 20 351 048 AUTO CAMPS Nature lovers have the opportunity to camp in close proximity to Dubrovnik, at charming little resorts on the coast, but also in Dubrovnik at Solitudo Campsite located in Lapad. Only a 15-minute bus ride from the Old City, this green city district abounds with beaches, hotels and walking paths. The only parking area for caravans and passenger vans is located at Gruž Harbour, where parking is paid by the hour or day. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Camping outside registered camping sites or parking lots for caravans and passenger vans is forbidden and can lead to a fine in Croatia. Camping in parking lots and by the roads is not permitted in Dubrovnik. 11 FOR YACHTSMEN You will undoubtedly be mesmerized by the beauty of the islands, coast and sea in the local waters of Dubrovnik. This is where lovers of this kind of tourism and passionate yachtsmen, whether just cruising and exploring, or participating in one of the numerous regattas which take place in the waters of Dubrovnik the whole year round – will find a perfect holiday and entertainment. After a pleasant but strenuous sailing trip, a berth in a marina with all facilities can be very convenient, whether you merely need to restock with water, fuel and food for the continuation of your sailing, or you are in need of some service. A year-round berth for your boat is available at the Dubrovnik Marina. The Dubrovnik ACI Marina in Rijeka Dubrovačka (Komolac) is open the whole year round. It is about 2 kilometres away from the entrance to Gruž Harbour and only 6 kilometres from the Old City. It has 450 floating and 110 dry berths. The Marina has excellent bus connections with the city centre. Upon sailing into the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia boat captains are obliged to take the shortest route to the nearest designated port of entry in order to pass the border control and pay relevant navigation fees and taxes. A year-round border control is located at Gruž Harbour, and port of entry facilities are also available in Cavtat during the season. A small number of anchorages/berths mainly for large yachts is available at Gruž Harbour. At the Orsan Sailing Club, located in Gruž Bay, berths are available primarily for club members; the INA fuel quay is open to the public. 12 Where to dine If you would like to see how a nation really lives, you should go to the market place - the very stomach of the city - and smell, touch and taste the food which local people consume every day. Even the finest chefs who visit Dubrovnik and prepare international dishes in some of the city restaurants cannot resist the taste of courgettes from Župa Dubrovačka, cabbage from Konavle and aubergines and tomatoes grown in the fertile and unpolluted surroundings of Dubrovnik. The gastronomy of an area is based on the produce that grows on ecologically-preserved land, as is still the case with that in the Dubrovnik environs. The delicacies of Dubrovnik are plain and with few spices. Prepared in a simple way, they are seasoned with plenty of olive oil, which accentuates the juicy taste of natural foods. The gastronomic choice on offer at Dubrovnik restaurants is varied, but always fresh and usually locally produced. Those visiting smaller local taverns will be offered authentic national specialities, such as first-class smoked ham, cheese preserved in oil, octopus salad, zelena menestra (smoked meat and cabbage stew), sporchi macaroni (pasta with meat and tomatoes), fried sprats and grilled sardines. Visitors to top class restaurants, or to the many smaller family restaurants, may be served the freshest fish from Adriatic depths, shellfish from the unpolluted sea and other delicacies prepared to meet the requests of the choosiest gourmands. Restaurants may also serve the popular sushi, which has become an essential part of western cuisine. In the attractive ambience of the Dubrovnik restaurants one can also enjoy French cuisine and excellent steaks which would do credit to the finest Argentinian restaurants. In compliance with the wishes and adventurous way of life of younger visitors, fast food restaurants, pizzerias and small restaurants serve simple Dalmatian food and dishes of other cuisines like Korean, japanesse or Indian restaurants. 13 What to see Within the city walls – where nowhere is more than a few minutes stroll away – there is much to see of great historical, architectural and cultural interest. And however culturally serious your intentions may be every stroll, down the Stradun or through the maze of back streets, will take you past the perhaps welcome temptation of an ice-cream or a coffee bar! CITY WALLS WITH FORTS The Dubrovnik city walls are the major attraction for visitors and one of the best preserved fortification complexes in Europe. The 1940-metre long walls include five forts and sixteen towers and bastions. The walls are open for visitors all the year round. There are three entrances to the walls: one next to St Luke’s Church in the east, one next to St Saviour’s Church at the Pile entrance to the Old City and the third next to the Maritime Museum located at St John’s Fort. Taking a walk along the Dubrovnik city walls you will see some of the impressive forts used for the defence of the Dubrovnik Republic. There are five forts, of which Minčeta, Bokar and St John were built within the city walls complex, and another two, Lovrjenac in the west and Revelin in the east, stand separately outside the walls. Located at the highest point of the city Fort Minčeta protected Dubrovnik from the north. The fort is the symbol of Dubrovnik’s defence and the flag of our homeland waves on it all the time. In summer you can also see the Libertas flag flying on Fort Minčeta. In the southwest Fort Bokar, also called Zvjezdan, stands at the corner of the city walls facing Lovrjenac. It was constructed in the 16th century for the purpose of protecting the small western City harbour, the moat and the Pile bridge. Today it houses a collection of stone fragments from the Dubrovnik area. St John’s Fort is the first quadrangular pier tower built in 1346 in order to protect the city harbour from the southeast. A long time ago a chain across the entrance to the harbour was controlled by a winch from the fort. An aquarium is now situated in the fort’s ground floor, whereas the first and the second floor house the Maritime Museum. At the foot of St John’s Fort there is a pier with a beacon - the well-known Porporela, a traditional meeting place of lovers, a promenade and bathing place for residents of the Old City. From Porporela one can see Fort Revelin standing outside the city walls at the eastern entrance to the city. The stone and wood draw bridge connects the imposing fort with the land side, and another stone bridge connects it with the city. Surrounded by a moat on three sides and the sea on the fourth, the fort was a part of the city which was effectively impregnable. Although constructed in an earlier period, Revelin acquired its present day dimensions and size in the 16th century. The interior of the fort and its terraces are concert venues for the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. 14 LOVRIJENAC FORT Lovrijenac Fort is situated to the west of the Old City on a 37 metre-high rock. The symbol of Dubrovnik’s survival and freedom, the fort was used for the defence of the city and the western Pile gate. Above the entrance to the fort is the famed inscription: NON BENE PRO TOTO LIBERTAS VENDITUR AURO (Freedom is not to be sold for all the world’s gold). The first official records mention the fort in 1301, although it is believed that its construction began earlier. Today Lovrijenac is well-known as one of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival open-air venues particularly suitable for works by William Shakespeare. Among the finest actors who appeared here in the role of the unfortunate prince of Denmark are Rade Šerbedžija, Daniel Day Lewis and Goran Višnjić. STRADUN (BIG AND SMALL ONOFRIO FOUNTAIN, ORLANDO, CITY BELL-TOWER AND GREEN MEN, RECTOR’S PALACE, SPONZA) The residents of old Dubrovnik entered the city through two main gates, the eastern gate at Ploče and the western one at Pile. The draw bridges were pulled up at night to prevent passage to uninvited visitors. Entering the Pile gate, you come to the principal street called Placa or Stradun. The main open-air public space of Dubrovnik, the favourite promenade and meeting place, the venue of all great festivities and processions, Stradun is the main shopping area and the widest and most beautiful street which divides the Old City into its northern and southern part. Its origins go back to the 11th century, when a shallow sea channel that separated settlements on the peninsula of Lave and on the mainland was filled in. Placa acquired its proper function in the late 12th century when both settlements were joined into one urban unit by a city wall complex. The name Placa comes from the Latin term “platea communis”, denoting the venue of all major public events. The second name Stradun has a Venetian origin and means a large street. The Big Onofrio Fountain stands at the western end of Stradun. It was named after Onofrio della Cava, the constructor of the 11.7 kilometre long Dubrovnik water supply system since the 15th century, which supplied the city with water from the village of Šumet located in the Dubrovnik hinterland. A second, small fountain by Onofrio was constructed close to the city clock-tower. Today it still feels good to refresh oneself with cool water from the Dubrovnik fountains, while the clock-tower strikes the hours during the hot summer days. Stradun Big Onofrio Fountain Small Onofrio Fountain 15 The 31-metre high City Bell-Tower was built in 1444. In 1509 the famous foundryman Michele di Giovanni from Fiesolo cast the bell and two bronze jacks Baro and Maro. The Dubrovnik green men on the clock-tower strike on the hour, repeating after three minutes, and also strike on the half-hour. Between the City Bell-Tower and Sponza Palace is Luža, the is an open belfry from which a bell was sounded for the convening of the Dubrovnik Republic council, but was also rung for fire and other alarms. Luža was built in 1463, and thoroughly reconstructed in 1952. The monumental Sponza Palace stands on the left; built in the Gothic-Renaissance style, it has preserved its original form till the present day. At the time of the Dubrovnik Republic it housed the customs office and storehouses, and was City Bell-Tower City Bell-Tower - Green men Rector’s Palace therefore also called Divona (from the word dogana – meaning customs). Apart from the customs office, the state mint, the exchequer and treasury were also situated in the palace, designed by the Dubrovnik master Paskoje Miličević. Today the palace is the home of the major cultural institution of the Dubrovnik State Archives. Documents spanning the period from the 12th century to the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic are kept there and make this institution one of the most significant archives in the world. Particularly valuable is the collection of statutory and law books, including the Dubrovnik Statute from 1272. The Dubrovnik Orlando Column carries a statue of the medieval knight holding a sword in his hand. With a characteristic gothic smile on his face encircled with long curls, he is considered one of Europe’s handsomest Rolands. According to the contract from 1418 it was made by Bonino of Milan, with the help of the Dubrovnik masters. The Orlando Column is a symbol of statehood. From its pole, where the flag of the Dubrovnik Republic once flew, now flies the Croatian national flag. During the Festival of St Blaise, the Dubrovnik patron saint, the column carries a flag with his image, and during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival flies the Libertas flag. Sponza Palace 16 Sponza Palace - Atrium Orlando Column CHURCHES AND MONASTERIES (ST BLAISE, FRANCISCAN MONASTERY, CATHEDRAL, ST SAVIOUR, DOMINICAN MONASTERY) The Baroque church dedicated to the Dubrovnik patron Saint Blaise, in the centre of the Old City, facing the Orlando Column, was constructed according to the design of the Venetian master Marino Gropelli in 1715, on the site of a previous church in the Romanesque style dedicated to the same saint. On the main church altar is a valuable Gothic statue of St Blaise from the 15th century, the work of the Dubrovnik goldsmiths school. In addition to its artistic value, the statue has particular historic interest: thanks to the model of the city, which the saint holds in his left hand, the buildings that were later destroyed in the great earthquake can clearly be seen. Church of St Blaise Franciscan Monastery Church of St Saviour The small votive Church of St Saviour is situated at the western end of Stradun, between the Pile Gate and the Franciscan Monastery. Following a decision of the Dubrovnik Senate, the church was built in 1520 in gratitude for the saviour’s sparing the city from destruction in a major earthquake which befell Dubrovnik at the time. A testimony to this is a monumental tablet on the church facade. Constructed by the master Petar Andrijić of Korčula, the church remained intact during the disastrous earthquake of 1667. Preserved in its original form, it is a fine example of Dubrovnik Renaissance building. The interior of the church is nowadays used for concerts and exhibitions. Historic records of the Old Pharmacy, founded in 1317, are very scarce. Initially it was a monastery pharmacy for the Franciscan friars, in accordance with the provisions of their order. In the course of time, primarily for humanitarian and charitable reasons, the pharmacy expanded outside the monastery walls and became a public pharmacy. Today it is still in function, and its products include preparations made according to age-old recipes, which are also popular with tourists. The pharmacy is located next to the Baroque church in the Franciscan Monastery atrium, the capitals of which are adorned with examples of the Romanesque bestiary. The church includes a picturesque hall in the Renaissance style, music archives, a rich library and silver and gold art objects. St. Blaise Crown St. Blaise hand Old Pharmacy 17 The Dubrovnik Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary exists in its present day form from the early 18th century. According to historic records, the former Romanesque cathedral was an outstandingly luxurious church with a cupola, richly decorated with statues. Legend has it that it was built with the votive money which the English king Richard the Lionheart donated having survived a shipwreck near the Island of Lokrum in 1192 on his way back from the 3rd Crusade. During restoration works on the Cathedral in 1981, the remains of another earlier cathedral were found, the architectural features of which determine its origins between the 6th and 9th century. This discovery gave a new dimension to the early history of Dubrovnik, bearing evidence of the city being a developed urban community as early as in the 7th century. The Cathedral now houses a rich treasury including paintings and relics, and in its apse stands Titian’s poliptych of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary from 1552. The Chatedral Titian Polyptych St Dominic’s Church is one of the largest buildings in the Gothic style on the Croatian coast. Constructed according to a simple architectural design, it has one nave with a Gothic apse, separated from the remaining area of the church by three high openings with the Gothic vaults. In the central vault above the main altar is a huge highly valued Crucifix by Paolo Veneziano from 1314. The Dominican Monastery paintings include works by the 15th and 16th century masters of the Dubrovnik school of painting (Božidarević, Hamzić and Dobričević) and a canvas by the great Titian with the Dubrovnik patron St Blaise, St Mary Magdalene, the archangel Raphael and Tobias. Valuable Dominican documents, incunabula, manuscripts, a Bible from the 11th century and a jewellery collection of the Dubrovnik goldsmiths are also exhibited in the museum. Dominican Monastery 18 SQUARES (DRŽIĆ, GUNDULIĆ AND BOŠKOVIĆ SQUARES) A walk in the city streets and Stradun will certainly take you to some of the numerous Dubrovnik squares. Situated in front of the Cathedral, the Marin Držić Square leads to the city district of Karmen, to the city harbour and to the Aquarium. The people of Dubrovnik once called it ‘in front of Our Lady’s Church. The buildings in the square include the Dubrovnik Cathedral, the Sorkočevič Palace, the little Church of St Bartholomew, the Dulčić-Masle-Pulitika Gallery and the Memorial Room of the United States Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown, who died on 3 April 1996 when his American plane crashed on St John’s Hill. The square was named after Marin Držić – Vidra (Dubrovnik 1508 – Venice 1567), the playwright, poet and church organist – who also had a reputation as a conspirator. He studied in Dubrovnik and in Italy and in 1541 was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Siena University. While staying in Florence in 1566 he asked the help of Cosimo Medici in overthrowing the Dubrovnik Republic regime and in introducing a system in which persons who were not of noble birth could also hold authority. In his works he wrote about many universal human themes, including love, the longing for youth, and miserliness. Držić’s plays vibrate with the vitality of life. His best-known works include Tirena, Grižula, Venus and Adonis, The Story of Stanac, The Miser, Hecuba and Uncle Maroje. In his comedy Uncle Maroje Držić conjured up a vision of a society of equals with no essential difference between good and bad people, also portraying the main feature of his time – miserliness. A statue of the Dubrovnik poet Ivan Gundulić (Dubrovnik 1589 - 1638) stands in the Gundulić Square. Educated in his native city, Gundulić was twice appointed Rector of Konavle, a senator, Minor Council member and envoy to a Bosnian pasha. The major representative of the Baroque style in Dubrovnik, he wrote works which reveal the spirit of the Catholic reformation. His main motifs include reflections on the transitoriness of human life. Among Gundulić’s best-known works are Tears of the Prodigal Son (Venice, 1622), Dubravka (performed in Dubrovnik in 1628) and Osman (reprinted as late as 1826). He was buried in the Franciscan Church, and the oldest copies of Osman from 1652 and a copy from 1826 printed in Dubrovnik are kept in the Franciscan Monastery library. Apart from the statue of Gundulić from the 19th century, a small Amerling Fountain – damaged during the aggression in 1991 - stands in the square of the same name, which was constructed after the disastrous earthquake in 1667. The square is the venue of the green market, where producers from nearby villages come to sell their products. A flight of Baroque steps lead from the southern part of the Gundulić Square to the Ruđer Bošković Square. Buildings in the square include the Jesuit Church of St Ignatius and the Collegium Ragusinum, the famous Dubrovnik Jesuit school. Many people consider this urban complex to be the finest Baroque set of buildings in all of Dalmatia. St Ignatius’ Church was completed in 1725 after the design of the famous Jesuit architect Ignazio Pozzo. It houses trompe l’oeil Baroque frescos by the painter Gaetano Garcia portraying scenes from the life of St Ignatius, the founder of the Jesuit order. Adjacent to the church facade stands the building of the Jesuit Collegium. Its neutral and hard lines accentuate the Baroque facade of the church and the Baroque steps that descend into the city. These steps were designed by the Roman architect Pietro Passalacqua in 1738, and are reminiscent of the famous Spanish Steps leading to the Trinità dei Monti Church in the Piazza di Spagna in Rome. Gundulić Square Baroque steps Bošković Square 19 ISLAND OF LOKRUM The first records of the Island of Lokrum from 1023 mention it as the venue of the foundation of a Benedictine Abbey and Monastery. Legend has it that after a shipwreck on his way back from the Crusade in Palestine, Richard the Lionheart found shelter precisely on the Island of Lokrum in 1192. As a sign of gratitude should he be saved, he made a vow to build a church in the place where he would come ashore. However, he fulfilled his vow only in part. Upon the request of the people of Dubrovnik, Richard the Lionheart provided the money for the continuation of the building of the cathedral within the city. In 1839 Maximilian von Habsburg visited and bought the Island of Lokrum. He had his summer residence built on the ruins of the monastery with a magnificent garden, walking paths and promenades. The tradition of gardening and cultivation of exotic plants from the time of the Benedictines via Maximilian von Habsburg until today was continued in 1959, when the Botanical Garden was founded. The majority of plants were brought from Australia and South America, and the collection of eucalyptuses, cactuses and succulent plants is a special attraction. In 1963 the Island of Lokrum was declared a Natural Reserve and in 1976 a Special Forestry Reserve. A small lake on the island called Mrtvo More (Dead Sea), connected with the open sea, is suitable for children and non-swimmers. Located on an elevation, the star-shaped Fort Royal, built by the French in 1806, offers a magnificent view of Dubrovnik, Cavtat and the islands. In only ten minutes, a boat from the Old City Harbour will take you to the nearby Island of Lokrum, a favourite excursion place also known as the Island of Love. TRSTENO The name of this village situated some twenty kilometres west of Dubrovnik comes from the Croatian word trstika (cane), which grows in the area thanks to an abundance of water. Two giant Asian plane-trees (Platanus Orientalis), which are more than 400 years old, growing in a little square, are considered the biggest trees of their kind in Europe. The greatest attraction in the village is the magnificent Trsteno Arboretum, the only one on the Croatian Adriatic coast, which combines the rich cultural and natural heritage. The arboretum, renowned for its historic gardens and a collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants, was founded in 1948 in the area of the summer residence of the Dubrovnik Gučetić-Gozze aristocrat family. The entire arboretum is a protected monument of garden architecture. Spreading over 25 hectares, the Trsteno Arboretum comprises a number of different units: the historic Renaissance garden with the summer residence, the historic neo-romantic garden from the 19th/20th century, the historic olive grove and the natural vegetation of the woods of the Downy oak, Alpine pine tree and cypress, as well as the vegetation of macchia and coastal rocks. In 1494, at the time of the Renaissance, Ivan Marinov Gučetić-Gozze built a summer residence with a garden on his Trsteno estate, which soon became one of the humanistic cultural centres of Dubrovnik. In this Arcadian idyll, numerous Dubrovnik poets – including one of the most beautiful women of the Croatian renaissance, the Dubrovnik poetess Cvijeta Zuzorić – wrote their verses and had love affairs. One of the arboretum attractions – the garden fountain - was supplied with water by a 70-metre long aqueduct resting on fourteen arches. In 1736 the former Renaissance fountain was turned into a luxuriant Baroque nymphaeum with the god of the sea and waters Neptune as the central figure in a stone statue group. 20 ELAFITE ISLANDS In the course of history the Elafite Islands relied on the city of Dubrovnik and the Dubrovnik Republic, in whose possession they had supposedly been from the 11th century. According to historic records, the rector of the islands of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan was appointed in 1272. The islands were inhabited from ancient times, a fact which is borne out by the remains of Illyrian buildings and Greek and Roman toponyms. The commitment to the sea and seamanship improved life conditions on the Elafite Islands, which flourished during the golden age of Dubrovnik in the 15th and 16th centuries. Of the thirteen Elafite Islands only three are inhabited: Koločep, Lopud and Šipan. During your stay in Dubrovnik, do not miss visiting them on the boat Postira. You can visit all three islands in one day and enjoy exploring the little old-Croatian churches on the Island of Koločep, bathe on the sandy beach of Šunj on the Island of Lopud, visit the summer residence of the Skočibuha-Stjepović family in Suđurađ and walk the fertile Šipan field covered with olive groves and vineyards, passing by the Rector’s Palace, up to the Church of St Stephen in the Luka Šipanska. The islands boast their own gastronomic delicacies. The fishermen bring the freshly caught fish from the crystal blue sea, and the taste of ecologically-grown vegetables is enhanced by home-made olive oil. Visit the Art Pavilion Your Black Horizon on the Island of Lopud, which has placed the island on a tourist-art map of the world. An obligatory destination for lovers of modern art and summer vacation, this project was realised thanks to the International Thyssen-Bornemisza Contemporary Art (T-B A21) Foundation presided over by the distinguished modern art collector Francesca von Habsburg. The Art Pavilion Your Black Horizon, which is the joint work of the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and the London architect David Adjaye, unites art and architecture, and is special primarily for its adaptability to a certain location and its environment. 21 SRÐ – PANORAMA AND MUSEUM by CABLE CAR The 415-metre high Mount Srđ rises above Dubrovnik, offering a wonderful view of the Old Town and the adjacent islands, can be reached either by taxi, the cable car which starts from just above the town – or even a rather strenuous walk! There is a café and restaurant on the top, in the Napoleonic Fort Imperial can be found a museum of the Croatian War of Independence. The stone cross on the summit, made from the famous Brać stone, was a present from the Brač-Hvar Archbishop’s District to Dubrovnik after the war, and replaced an earlier version. The cable car, initially installed in 1969, was damaged in the war; in 2010 it was completed restored. It runs every half hour from the base station which is a few minutes walk above the town - either from the Ploče Gate or through the small gate at the top of the steps of Božkovičeva Street (fourth from the clocktower). The last ride down is at midnight in high season - earlier at other times. Tickets obtainable from the base station, or a number of agents in town. 22 THE LAZARETI For centuries Dubrovnik was a crossroads of maritime and caravan trade routes. Dubrovnik was one of the first places in Europe to recognise the value of a system of quarantine to protect against the threat of disease brought by travellers who were kept in isolation for a period of 40 days. The original facility was on the islands of Mrkan and Bobara, opposite Cavat, then in 1590 a row of houses, known as the Lazareti, was constructed on the rocks outside the Ploče Gate of the town, and completed in 1642. Here arriving merchants and seamen were confined; they had their own water supply and their own priest, physician, barber-surgeon and a sufficient number of attendants. The quarantine regulations were very strict and were rigorously maintained. The Lazareti have been well preserved, restored and some of its buildings are now venues for various art and craft workshops. It also houses a stage for performances by the Linđo Folklore Ensemble and those by various young artists’ associations. OLD CITY HARBOUR Paskoje Miličević (born around 1440) became a municipal engineer as early as 1466. He became widely famous for building the fortress of St Luke at the harbour entrance (1484) and for his other construction works in the Dubrovnik harbour. Milićević began the plan for the harbour according to one of two proposals which he had sent to the Major Council. The Kaše breakwater constructed across the harbour mouth gives protection both from wind and sea and from enemy attack. A chain stretched across the harbour mouth from St. John’s Fort could be raised at night by a winch to prevent entry by unwelcome vessels. Milićević also worked on the new Od Ponte Gate, constructed after a design by Juraj Dalmatinac. He completed his works on the harbour in the early 16th century. The Peskarija (fish market) and the Porporela breakwater were built in the 19th century during Austrian rule. The large and small arsenals for building and repairing the ships and boats were situated in the City Harbour, on the site of the present-day restaurants Arsenal and Poklisar. 23 Museums DUBROVNIK MUSEUM Pred Dvorom 3, tel: +385 20 321 497, fax: +385 20 322 096 e-mail: [email protected] Entrance ticket prices for individual visits: Entrance tickets for the museums cost: Individuals: 100kn, groups: 80kn per member, students: 25kn. This ticket includes: the Rector’s Palace, the Maritime Museum (St John Fort), Revelin Fort (archaeological research), Ethnographic Museum (The Rupe Granary) and the Home of Marin Držić. Working hours are indicated separately for each museum. Please note that the Dubrovnik Museums are closed on Christmas on 25 December, at New Year, and on St Blaise’s Day on 3 February. The Cultural Historical Museum (Rector’s Palace) Pred Dvorom 1, tel: +385 20 321 422 Working hours in winter (3 November – 21 March): 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, every day Working hours in summer (22 March – 2 November): 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, every day The Cultural History Museum is located in the Rector’s Palace, which was the seat of the government and home of the Rector of the Dubrovnik Republic. It contains a rich collection of furniture, paintings, coins and utilitarian objects from the 16th to the 19th century. A court room, dungeon and a scribe’s office are located on the ground floor. A numismatic collection of Dubrovnik coins, seals, weights, and a collection of watches are on the mezzanine level. Beautiful examples of furniture, portraits, uniforms, and an inventory from the Domus Christi pharmacy, as well as various kinds of weapons can also be seen. Of particular interest are a painting by Hamzić, one of the representatives of the Dubrovnik Painting School of the 16th century, and a writing desk by Luca Giordano. From the Rectors Palace there is a door to the Great Council Palace, above which is the inscription ‘OBLITI PRIVATORUM PUBLICA CURATE’ (Forget your private business, concern yourselves with public affairs). In the atrium there is a bust of the rich sea captain and benefactor Miho Pracat by P. Giacometti from 1628. It is the only public monument that the Dubrovnik Republic erected in honour of a citizen. The atrium of the Rectors Palace Atrium is often used as a concert venue, particularly during the Summer Festival. Maritime Museum St John Fort, tel: +385 20 323 904 Working hours in winter (3 November – 21 March): 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, except on Mondays Working hours in summer (22 March – 2 November): 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, except on Mondays The Maritime Museum is located on the first and second floors of St John’s Fort. The exhibits on the first floor give an overview of the development of Dubrovnik maritime trade and shipbuilding from its beginning to the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic. The exhibits on the second floor show the resurgence of maritime trade in Dubrovnik and on the Pelješac Peninsula during the 19th century, as well as the fleet of Dubrovnik steamships up until World War II and later. 24 The Ethnographic Museum Od rupa 3, tel: +385 20 323 013 Working hours in winter (3 November – 21 March): 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, except on Tuesdays Working hours in summer (22 March – 2 November): 9.00 am – 4.00 pm, except on Tuesdays The Ethnographic Museum is located in an old granary dating to the 16th century, where it is possible to see just how much attention the residents of Dubrovnik gave to the storage of grain. The Dubrovnik Republic kept all the state reserves of wheat, barley and millet in deep silos called ‘Rupe’, carved out of stone and coated with a water-proof material that kept the grain at a temperature of 17ºC. Exhibits relating to the traditional rural economy and architecture of the Dubrovnik region are found on the first floor. Examples of folk costumes and textile handiwork can be seen on the second floor. The Home of Marin Držić Široka 7, tel: +385 20 323 242 Working hours: June, July, August and September: 10.00 am-9.00 pm March, April, May and October: 10.00 am-6.00 pm November, December, January and February: 10.00 am-4.00 pm Closed on Mondays An interesting and modern audiovisual presentation will give visitors the opportunity of becoming familiar with the life and works of the greatest Croatian Renaissance comedy writer from Dubrovnik, Marin Držić. Franciscan Monastery Museum Friars Minor Franciscan Monastery Museum Placa 2, tel: +385 20 321 410 Working hours in summer (last Sunday/week in March - last Sunday/week in October): 9.00 am-6.00 pm Working hours in winter: 9.00 am-5.00 pm Entrance ticket price: Adults: 30 kunas Children: 15 kunas Entrance ticket prices for groups: Adults: 30 kunas Children: 15 kunas The museum with the inventory from the old ‘Male Braće’ pharmacy dating from 1317 is located in the cloister of the Franciscan monastery. The well-preserved furniture in the pharmacy dates from the 16th century, and the ceramics are from Italy, France and Holland, the 15th and 16th centuries. It also contains various presses, mortars, and an instrument for distilling water dating from the 14th century, as well as prescription manuscripts for making medicine with precise measurement, etc. The museum still contains valuable specimens of manuscripts and coral, valuable paintings by unknown masters, a head relic of St. Ursula dating to the 14th century, and an ex voto collection of jewellery. The Cathedral Treasury Držićeva poljana, tel: +385 20 323 459, fax: +385 20 323 496 Working hours in summer (15 April – 1 November 2009): Work days 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Sundays and holidays 11.00 am – 5.00 pm Working hours in winter Work days 10.00 am – 12.00 am and 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Sundays and holidays 11.00 am – 12.00 am and 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Entrance ticket price: 20 kunas Dubrovnik’s baroque Assumption of the Virgin Mary Cathedral was built in the 18th century over the earlier Romanesque Cathedral dating from the 12th century, which was destroyed in the great earthquake of 1667. The construction of the Romanesque Cathedral is linked to the legend of King Richard the Lionheart. Legend has it that he was shipwrecked and saved on the island of Lokrum on his return journey from the Third Crusade. In gratitude, he donated a certain sum of money for the completion of St Mary’s Cathedral. 25 The crypt located underneath the baroque cathedral can be visited by special request. The Treasury inside the cathedral houses 182 relics of saints dating from the 11th to the 19th centuries. Fragments of bones from various saints and martyrs are contained in finely crafted forms by local goldsmiths, decorated with precious metals and stones, the most significant being the relics of St. Blaise. Dominican Monastery Museum Od sv. Dominika 4, tel: +385 20 321 423 Working hours in summer (1 May-31 October 2009): 9.00 am-6.00 pm Working hours in winter: 9.00 am-5.00 pm Entrance ticket price: 30 kunas The Dominican museum is located in the cloister of the monastery. It is possible to see some of the most important works of Dubrovnik painting schools of the 15th and 16th centuries, including canvases by Bozidarević, Hamzić and Dobričević. There are also collections of votive jewellery, relics, manuscripts, incunabula, valuable documents, letters from many popes, Bizaman icons of the Virgin and Child and the recently restored Titian painting depicting St. Blaise, Mary Magdalene , the archangel Raphael and Tobias. In the Church of St. Dominic there is a large crucifix above the main altar, the work of Paolo Venezian from the 14th century. Dubrovnik Natural Science Museum Androvićeva 1, 20000 Dubrovnik, tel: 324 888 Working hours: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (Sunday closed) The beginnings of natural science activity in Dubrovnik go back to 1872, when the Dubrovnik Museo Patrio was founded. In addition to the Chamber of Trade and Crafts Collection, the museum is based on the private natural science collection of the apothecary and ship-owner Antun Drobac. Museum of Icons of the Serbian Orthodox Church Community Od Puča 8, tel: +385 20 323 283 The Museum of Icons is located in a four-hundred-year old building which once belonged to the aristocratic Bonda family. The exhibits include valuable icons from the period between the 15th and 19th century, portraits, some of which were painted by the famous artist Vlaho Bukovac, valuable pieces of furniture, and interesting artefacts such as the facsimile edition of the Gospel by St Miroslav and a Russian printed Gospel in a metal cover. The Synagogue Synagogue, Jewish Museum Žudioska 5, Tel/fax: +385 20 321 028 Working hours: 1 May-1 November: Every day 10.00 am-8.00 pm 1 November-1 May: 10.00 am-3.00 pm, Closed on Saturday and Sunday Entrance ticket price: Adults 35 kunas Free admission for children up to age 14 Following a decision by the Government of the Republic of Dubrovnik in 1546 a Jewish settlement was allowed in the city, being then established in Žudioska Street in the Old Town. One of the palaces built in 1652 was adapted as a place of worship – a synagogue. The interior was decorated in a Baroque style but with small modifications and having been preserved until the present is one of the oldest synagogues in Europe. On the first floor is a museum with a number of religious artefacts, archival documents, and especially its Torah dating from the 13th to the 17th century which testify to the six centuries of history of the Dubrovnik Jewish community. In addition to the Synagogue, the Jewish community of Dubrovnik has its own cemetery and a small Jewish fountain at Pile. Sigurata Convent Museum Od Sigurate 13, tel: +385 20 321 467 Open upon request in advance, Entrance ticket price: Adults 15 kunas - Children: 10 kunas The Museum is accessible from Celestina Medovića Street. It houses a collection of paintings from the 16th to the 19th century, liturgical items, a 14th century procession cross, two 18th century looms, lacework and embroidery. Most of the exhibits were either votive gifts or manufactured at the convent. 26 Memorial Room of Dubrovnik Defenders Sponza Palace, tel: +385 20 321 032 Working hours in winter: 10.00 am-3.00 pm Working hours in summer (1 May-31 October): 9.00 am-9.00 pm, Free admission The Memorial Room of the Dubrovnik defenders in the Sponza Palace displays photographs of all the Dubrovnik defenders who perished in the Croatian War of Independence. The Gornji Ugao Tower / Fort Minčeta Working hours: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm every day Dubrovnik has opened to the public further evidence of its distinctive history: a recently discovered ‘industrial zone’ in the form of a medieval foundry from the late 15th century can now be visited under the Minčeta Fort. Croatian War of Independence Museum – Dubrovnik / Fort Imperial, Srđ Working hours in summer (22 March - 2 November): 8.00 am-8.00 pm Working hours in winter: 9,00 am – 4,00 pm Entrance ticket price: adults 30 kunas, children 15 kunas (accessible by cable car). The Croatian War of Independence Museum – Dubrovnik, still in the formative stage, is located in one wing of Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ, which is a symbol of the defence of Dubrovnik. The first phase of the permanent museum project ‘Dubrovnik in the Croatian War of Independence 1991 – 1995’ has been completed with around 500 exhibits. The Croatian War of Independence in the Dubrovnik region is presented through the following themed units: the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic and history of Fort Imperial; The Serbian-Montenegrin aggression of 1991; the days of victory - the actions of the Croatian Army and the suffering of the people, civilian buildings and cultural monuments. Exhibits include: documents, art and documentary photographs, printed materials, weapons, mines and explosive devices, war maps, commands, parts of military equipment, objects from every-day life which belonged to the residents and defenders of Dubrovnik under the aggressors’ siege, authentic recordings and video material, reminiscences of the participants, the armed forces’ flags, the original flag which flew on Srđ in 1991, mine fields maps, war log books, etc. A memorial plaque with the names of those who died defending Dubrovnik has been put up on Mount Srđ. Archaeological Museum exhibition - Fort Revelin Address: Fort Revelin Working hours: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, except on Wednesdays The exhibition entitled Dubrovnik Archaeological Museum’s Early Medieval Sculpture features the most representative parts of stone church furniture altar balustrades, pulpits, ciboria, choir stalls and fragments of stone architecture – columns, capitals, portals, windows and imposts in the Pre-Romanesque and Early-Romanesque styles. The exhibition Revelin, Archaeological Research / Architectural Development / Foundry presents the course of construction of two forts built in the same location. Ronald Brown Memorial House The Memorial House of Ronald Brown was opened on the occasion of the 1st Anniversary of the tragic death in a plane crash of the United States Secretary of Commerce Ronald Brown and his associates while on the peace mission on 3 April 1996 in the vicinity of Dubrovnik. The Memorial House holdings include paintings by the three major Dubrovnik painters of the second half of the 20th century Antun Masle, Ivo Dulčić and Ðuro Pulitika. Dubrovnik State Archives Sponza Palace Atrium, tel: +385 20 321 032 Working hours in winter: 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Working hours in summer (1 May – 31 October): 9.00 am – 10.00 pm Entrance ticket-postcard price: 25 kunas Groups: (5 persons and more) 10 kunas The documents which span the period from the 12th century to the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic which are kept there make this institution one of the most significant archives in the world. Particularly valuable is the collection of statutory and law books, including the Dubrovnik Statute from 1272. 27 Galleries Dubrovnik has a large number of art galleries, many of which offer paintings for sale. Situated at Ploče the Dubrovnik Museum of Modern Art has an exceptionally fine collection of paintings, particularly by Croatian and Dubrovnik artists. Numerous galleries in the Old City also organise exhibitions. Dubrovnik Museum of Modern Art Put Frana Supila 23 tel: +385 20 426 590 Art gallery Muratti Miha Pracata 6 tel: 323 536 Art gallery Talir Čubranovićeva 7 tel: 323 293 Atelier Hebib Put od Bosanke 2b tel: 418 802 Atelijer Pulitika Tvrđava sv. Ivana Atelier Šemsa Hadžimahović Od Sigurate 3 tel: 321 007 (on request) Art gallery Talir II Antuninska 5 Atelier Tina Čubranovićeva 9 tel: 323 274, mob: 091 532 36 78 Art Space Klarisa Antuninska 1 tel: 323 406 Baboon Dr. Vlatka Mačeka 30 tel: 331 750 Art Studio Begović Marka Marulića 9 (Lapad Green Market) tel: 435 525 Bokar Ulica od puča 20 tel: 323 271 Artur Gallery Od Domina 2 tel: 323 773 e-mail: [email protected] www.arturgallery.com Deša Traditional Crafts Workshops Frana Supila 8 tel: 420 145 Arting d.o.o. Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 38 tel: 435 105 Dubrovačka kuća Od sv. Dominika bb tel: 322 092 28 Gallery Dulčić - Masle – Pulitika Memorijalna kuća Ronald Brown Držićeva poljana bb tel: +385 20 323 172 Gallery Jelena Iva Dulčića 18 tel: 436 440 mob: 098 219 029 Gallery Sebastian Svetog Dominika 5 tel: 321 490 Gallery Stradun Placa 15 tel: 323 778 The Monastery of Friars Minor Capuchin Gallery of votive paintings of local sailors Liechtensteinov put 16 tel: 325 155 Pozamanterija (haberdashery) ‘Vlaho slijepi’ Od Polača 11 tel: 323 277 Izrada karnevalskih kostima i masaka Slikarski kantun Peline 5 tel: 321 083 fax: 322 167 e-mail: [email protected] Gallery-antique store Tezoro Između polača 13 tel: 323 523 Gallery Trinity Palmotićeva 2 tel: 322 350 Gallery Sv. Luka Svetog Dominika bb tel: 321 603 mob: 098 617 937 In Art I Iva Vojnovića 59 tel: 331 330 In Art II Boškovićeva 5 tel: 322 036 War Photo Limited Antuninska 6 tel: 322 166 Zavod za obnovu Dubrovnika Dubrovnik, war and restoration works Ulica Miha Pracata bb tel: 324 060 Šipan Itea gallery – antique shop Suđurađ 54, mob: +385 91 595 5087 Ivo Grbić Akademski slikar Od puča 16 29 30 31 For Nature Lovers AN ISLAND WITH A SECRET “Only the imagination of a skilled writer could have placed an island like Lokrum by a city like this one. When you set foot on Lokrum, you encroach upon a mystery. You can hear the murmur of the whispers of all the lovers who have gazed at the stars from this very spot, hear the rustling of silks and the beating of wings, the sound of poems and the muttering of Latin prayers, as if you were hearing them now in the cloister of the Benedictine monastery. Lokrum is under a spell, a spell that you cannot hope to undo.” Luko Paljetak LOKRUM - A NATURAL FOREST RESERVE The natural environment of Lokrum reveals to us the beautiful contrast between its dark caves andits eternal green forests. But many questions arise concerning why Lokrum possesses such a wealth of preserved nature. The secret lies in a relationship between man and nature that dates from ancient times. The earliest written records mentioning Lokrum appeared in the year 1023, when the Benedictine monks became owners of the island. The origin of the name itself comes from the Latin word ACRUMEN, a collective name for citrus fruits and oranges. The very first gardens were created by Benedictines in the 11th century, when the monks planted the first decorative species on Lokrum. Later in the 19th century, Maximilian Habsburg created beautiful tropical gardens connected bywalking paths and brought new plant species to the island. In 1959 theNational Academy of Science and Art established a botanical garden that is open to visitors today. On almost two hectares of land,one can see 70 different species of eucalyptus, the largest collection of eucalyptus growing outside Australia, andmore than 853 exotic species of plants.Around 453 are trees and bushes and about 400 are succulents. In 1964, Lokrum was declared a Managed Natural Reserve, and in 1976 it was proclaimed a Special Forest Vegetation Reserveunder the protection of UNESCO.Out of total 0.7 km2of Lokrum’s area, 0.6 km2 is covered with dense vegetation. Thus, looking and observing this island from the outside is not enough to reveal all the treasures that one can find on Lokrum. Surrounded by the sea from all sides, Lokrum providesthe perfect ecological conditions for the development of diverse fauna , not only on land but also in the sea. It is interesting to mention that the island is home to 156 bird species from 43 different bird families. However, the pride of Lokrum from its beginnings to the present day has remained the peacocks brought by Maximillian 150 years ago from the Canary Islands. GETTING THERE You can get to Lokrum by a lovely 10-minute boat ride with the “Skala” and “Zrinski” vessels, which depart every half hour from the Old City port. Tickets can be purchased at the pier, just before boarding. The first boat departs from the Old City port at 9 a.m. and the last one returns from Lokrum at 7 or 8 p.m.(depending on the season). Visitors are forbidden to stay on the island overnight. Boat transportation is available 7 months of the year,from April through October. LAKES AND BEACHES A must-see is the lake “Dead Sea” - a small salt water lake connected tothe open seaon the east side of the island. However, there are plenty of beaches for every visitor to take a swim. Signs are posted throughout the island so there is no danger of getting lost. One more pleasure is provided on every beach – a fresh-water showerfor those who like to freshen up before leaving Lokrum. FOR THE BRAVE Another natural attractionof this islet is the Purple Cave, which gets its name from the purple seaweed that covers the rocks. This place is little known to tourists and even to the residents of Dubrovnik because it’s hidden at the far end of the island. It can only be reached by boat or by the path which also leads to the nudist beach. 32 TRSTENO The name of this village, situated some twenty kilometres west of Dubrovnik, comes from the Croatian word trstika (cane), which grows in the area thanks to an abundance of water. Two giant Asian plane-trees (Platanus Orientalis), which are more than 400 years old, growing in a small square by the road, are considered the largest trees of their kind in Europe. The greatest attraction in the village is the magnificent Trsteno Arboretum, the only one on the Croatian Adriatic coast, which combines a rich cultural and natural heritage. The arboretum, renowned for its historic gardens and a collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants, was founded in 1948 in the area of the summer residence of the Dubrovnik Gučetić-Gozze aristocrat family. The entire arboretum is a protected monument of garden architecture. Spreading over 25 hectares, the Trsteno Arboretum combines a number of different attractions: the historic Renaissance garden with a summer residence, the historic neo-romantic garden dating from the 19th/20th century, the historic olive grove and the natural vegetation of the woods of the downy oak (quercus pubescens), Alpine pine tree and cypress, as well as the vegetation of macchia and coastal rocks. In 1494, at the time of the Renaissance, Ivan Marinov Gučetić-Gozze built a summer residence with a garden on his Trsteno estate, which soon became one of the humanistic cultural centres of Dubrovnik. In this Arcadian idyll, numerous Dubrovnik poets – including one of the most beautiful women of the Croatian renaissance, the Dubrovnik poetess Cvijeta Zuzorić – wrote their verses and conducted their love affairs. One of the arboretum attractions – the garden fountain - was supplied with water by a 70-metre long aqueduct resting on fourteen arches. In 1736 the former Renaissance fountain was turned into a luxuriant Baroque nymphaeum with the god of the sea and waters Neptune as the central figure in a stone statue group. RIJEKA DUBROVAČKA The mouth of the River Ombla lies at the western entrance to Dubrovnik. Upstream, around its source, several villages which make up Rijeka Dubrovačka are arrayed in a semicircle. This fjord-like valley is famous for several 15th and 16th century renaissance summer residences. One of the most prominent and best preserved is the Sorkočević family summer residence with its beautiful garden and steps at the present day Dubrovnik ACI Marina which offers berths for numerous Croatian and foreign boats in summer and in winter. Rijeka Dubrovačka abounds with bird species, either resident or temporary visitors. While enjoying your coffee by the Dubrovnik ACI Marina swimming pool, you will probably see ducks or gorgeous swans gliding on the green surface of the river. The entire area of Rijeka Dubrovačka has excellent regular bus connections with the Old Town and Gruž. 33 Excursions ISLAND of MLJET Legend has it that Odysseus was lured to Mljet by the nymph Calypso, do why should you resist? You can even visit Odysseus’ Cave on the south side of the island. Perhaps you will even be lucky enough to spot a Mediterranean monk seal. The island boasts a rich history and archaeological and cultural sites. The Mljet National Park is situated in the western part of the ’green’ island. A one-hour boat trip departing from Gruž harbour will take you to Mljet, and a car ferry connects it with the Pelješac Peninsula. The main port of call on the Island of Mljet is Sobra, and during the tourist season a fast catamaran also operates from Gruž to Polače, from where one can reach the national park by a mini-bus. One can rent a bicycle or a small car on the island, but vehicles are not allowed in the national park. You will be fascinated by the untouched nature in the park and by the beauty of the Great and Small Lakes, connected with the open sea by a narrow channel. In the middle of the Great Lake stands the Isle of St Mary with the 12th century Benedictine Monastery of St Mary, accessible by a small boat that runs regular trips. It is also possible to follow the path the runs round the edge of the lakes in the shade of the ancient pine forest that runs down to the shore. Close to the national park is the picturesque little harbour of Pomena, where the only hotel on the island, the Odysseus Hotel, is located. THE ELAFITE ISLANDS The Elafites are a group of 13 islands lying to the north west of Dubrovnik. The three main islands, Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, have been inhabited from ancient times, a fact borne out by the remains of Illyrian buildings and some place names deriving from Greek and Roman. Since the 11th century they were part of the Dubrovnik Republic; the first rector of the islands was appointed in 1272. During the golden age of Dubrovnik in the 15th and 16th centuries life on the islands flourished with populations much greater than they are today. There is a regular ferry service from the port of Gruž making it possible to visit one more of the islands for a day out that can be a rewarding contrast to your time in the City. Among many attractions, apart from the relative quiet and glimpses of island life, are the old-Croatian churches on the Island of Koločep, the exceptional sandy beach of Šunj on the Island of Lopud, the summer residence of the Skočibuha-Stjepović family in Suđurađ on Šipan, and the 5 km walk (or bus ride) along the fertile valley that connects Suđurađ to the village of Luka Šipanska, where can be seen the Rector’s Palace and the Church of St Stephen. There is a choice of small restaurants offering the best of fresh sea food and locally produced vegetables and fruit, cheese, olive oil and wine. A rather unlikely attraction on Lopud, a short walk from the village, is the art installation ‘Your Black Horizon’, which is the joint work of the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and the London architect David Adjaye. STON and the PELJEŠAC PENINSULAR About an hour’s drive west of Dubrovnik is the attractive small town of Ston. A 5 km wall connects the town to Mali Ston. It was built in the 14th century as a defensive wall that effectively cuts of the whole Pelješac Peninsular. Claims that it is second only to the Great Wall of 34 China should perhaps be taken with a pinch of salt, conveniently provided by the Ston salt works with their extensive pans. Salt has been in production here for the past 4000 years - and still continues today. Salt from Ston was one of the key reasons for the economic success of the Dubrovnik Republic. The Bay of Mali Ston is famous for the quality of the oysters produced in its many farms. Beyond Ston is the Pelješac Peninsular where some of the best wine in Croatia is produced. Some 70 kms by road will take you to Orebić, with opportunities for wine-tasting visits on the way. From Orebić a short ferry route crosses to the island of Korčula, reputedly the city of Marco Polo, and well worth a visit. A day excursion there by coach from Dubrovnik to is possible. CAVTAT Some 18 kms east of Dubrovnik is the small town of Cavtat, easily reached by a regular bus. It has a long history, being at one time settled by the Greeks and later the Romans. It was sacked by Slav tribes in the 7th century and the occupants moved to the small settlement of Laus, from which Dubrovnik developed. Today it is worth a visit for its attractive water-front promenade with its coffee bars and restaurants. You can wander through its winding streets or walk by the water right round the peninsular. Other attractions include the gallery of Vlaho Bukovac, the Raćić family mausoleum designed by Ivan Meštrović - a pleasant stroll up the wooded hill beyond the town. KONAVLE Beyond Cavtat and the airport lies the region of Konavle where rich soil and ample water from the mountains creates a fertile valley where most of the local fruit and vegetables are produced. The area is dotted with small villages, situated always on the hillside not to waste fertile land. There is a tradition of silk production, examples of which can still be seen. There are local restaurants, such as the well-known Konavoski Dvori, offering fresh water trout and lamb cooked ‘under the bell’. There are opportunities for cycling, for horse riding or for exploring by jeep or by ATV vehicle. Visit the southernmost part of the Croatian coast, the Prevlaka Park. Croatia’s biggest free climbing centre, the park also offers biking, adventure-walks and a tour of the labyrinth of tunnels that was once constructed for military purposes. THE BAY OF KOTOR (Montenegro), MEĐUGORJE and MOSTAR are all within a day’s outing from Dubrovnik, and coach excursions can be arranged. CABRIO BUS The Cabrio or Panoramic Bus offers an opportunity for a panoramic tour of Dubrovnik. The Dubrovnik City Tour is designed for visitors who wish to enjoy sight-seeing of Dubrovnik, highlighting the memorable views over the Old City in the east and the new attraction – the Dubrovnik Bridge in the west. The tour includes an audio guide in a choice of nine languages. The paintings on the bus are reminiscent of the old Dubrovnik tram, the one-time favourite means of transportation in Dubrovnik. The ticket for the Cabrio tour is also valid for all local buses for that day. The bus does not run in the case of bad weather. Cabrio Bus Information: Libertas d.o.o., tel: +385 20 357 020, fax: +385 20 357 126 e-mail:[email protected], www.libertasdubrovnik.hr 35 Discover Dubrovnik in... ...one day Make sure to begin your brief visit to Dubrovnik with a promenade in Stradun or Placa, the main street, while getting the first impressions of one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful cities. The astonishing city of stone is surrounded with 1,940 m long stone walls. A tour of the world’s second most frequented open-air museum will definitely take your breath away. The fantastic views will inspire you to take some photographs, and the sights that you will capture will continue to amaze you over and over again. Visit the museums of Dubrovnik and find out where the rector of the glorious Dubrovnik Republic used to live, where grain was stored, which sailing ships formed parts of the powerful Dubrovnik Republic fleet travelling around the world, making Dubrovnik famous. Taste some of the delicious Mediterranean specialities at the taverns and restaurants of the Old City and complete the treat with a cup of coffee on Stradun. Buy some of the typical Dubrovnik souvenirs (delicacies, traditional filigree jewellery, a bronze statuette of St Blaise, Konavle embroidery…) to always remind you of the day when you began to discover Dubrovnik and inevitably fell in love with it forever, wishing to come back… ...three days Dubrovnik offers numerous adventures within a three-day visit. If the reason for your visit to our city is culture, you’d better prepare yourselves because culture, arts and architecture are inseparable parts of Dubrovnik. Do not miss a visit to the Franciscan Monastery Museum with the artefacts of the Friars Minor Pharmacy from 1317. The Dominican Monastery houses inspiring works by the members of the Dubrovnik 15th and 16t century school of painting and a canvas by the great Titian. The Cathedral treasury comprises silver and gold relics made by Dubrovnik goldsmiths from the 11th to 19th century. At the Rector’s Palace try to conjure up the way the city was governed in the course of centuries and how freedom was guarded as the greatest treasure of the Dubrovnik Republic. Visit the Rupe Ethnographic Museum and learn more about the granary and storage of the state grain and wheat reserves in deep pits cut into the rock. Acquaint yourselves with the customs and folk costume of the Dubrovnik region. Walk the city walls, and make sure to visit the Maritime Museum in order to learn about the centuries-long seafaring 36 tradition of the Dubrovnik Republic. Discover more about the famed seamen, and the mathematician Getaldić and the physicist Ruđer Bošković who calculated the loading capacity of the merchant ships karaka, galijun and nava. Climb Fort Lovrjenac, the Dubrovnik Gibraltar, and conjure up scenes from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Macbeth and Julius Caesar. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the small museum of the Dubrovnik Synagogue with numerous exhibits which testify to the life of the Jews in Dubrovnik. At the Dubrovnik Defenders Museum at Fort Imperial on Mount Srđ, reminisce about the recent past and suffering of Dubrovnik. In addition to doing the city walls tour, climbing the Dubrovnik steps, walking the narrow streets with clothes drying in the breeze, charming restaurants and shops, a cocktail sipped by the walls, the murmur of the sea at Buža, and a concert or play at some of the Dubrovnik festivals, make sure to save some time for visiting the places in the Dubrovnik surroundings. The island of Lokrum, also called the Island of Love, is in close vicinity to the Old City. Centuries of rich history, legends, tales and the magic of the sea and nature will revive old loves, or inspire new ones. The Arcadian idyll of the Trsteno Arboretum - where one of the most beautiful women of the European Renaissance, the redhaired Dubrovnik poetess Cvijeta Zuzorić wrote her verses and loved – invites you to take a walk in the shade of ancient trees and see your reflection in the Neptune and Nymphs Fountain. Allow yourselves to enjoy swimming in the miraculously clean Adriatic, and take along a pebble from one of the white Dubrovnik beaches… ...seven days Many people definitely envy you – you are on a seven-day holiday in Dubrovnik! Forget stressful everyday life, explore, rest, bathe, walk, read, listen to music, idle... With a pleasant Mediterranean climate, 2600 sunny days per year and protected nature, Dubrovnik offers you the opportunity to explore historical sites, museums and galleries, and to learn about the wisdom of our ancestors. Enhance your holiday with a tour of the city and its surroundings, tasting exquisite gastronomic specialities or attending sports events that will invigorate both your body and soul. The mild climate, fortunately, enables sailing all the year round, so we recommend the Elafite Islands cruise where you can explore wooded untouched oasis, and where the nature lovers can enjoy picturesque villages on the island of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan and the island life so unlike that in the environment where you come from. Take a tour of Ston, visit the salt works, taste the oysters of Mali Ston Bay and explore the wine route on the Pelješac Peninsula. While on Pelješac, take a ferry from Orebić and you will reach the Island of Korčula in no time. The medieval city of Korčula is encircled with city walls. With a neat layout and rows of gothic and renaissance buildings, Korčula is the native 37 city of Marco Polo. The city boasts the traditional knightly dances moreška, moštra and kumpanija. The most beautiful parts of the Dubrovnik Riviera include Cavtat and Konavle. Among many reasons why one should visit this area are the unique folk costumes, good wines, smoked ham, cheese kept in oil and the story of silk. If you are a lover of hiking, the hills of Konavle are the right choice. At the hundred-year old mill on the River Ljuta housing the Konavoski Dvori Restaurant you may also taste freshwater fish. A jeep safari and horseback riding are only some aspects of the wide-ranging tourist services offered in Konavle. If you enjoy eating - and even picking – tangerines, birds watching and archaeology, the valley of the River Neretva – the biggest one in the region – is the right place for you. Make sure to visit the Island of Mljet, mentioned in the legends of Odysseus, St Paul, the Benedictines and the Mediterranean monk seal. With two unique seawater lakes surrounded by pine woods that reach the shore creating an atmosphere of untouched nature, the Mljet National Park is frequented by tourists the whole year round. Rent a bicycle and cycle to the woods and lake shore, or merely take a walk, smell pinewood and take a boat to the Isle of St Mary - situated in the middle of the Large Lake - and explore the 12th century Benedictine Monastery and Church. After the excursions to its surroundings, the lovely beaches of Dubrovnik and crystal clear sea are waiting for you. Top quality hotels, superb wellness centres and more than a thousand different events throughout the year were created precisely for you and your memorable stay! 38 Where to have fun Dubrovnik offers a wide choice of relaxation and entertainment for a warm summer evening. There are many bars and taverns waiting to be discovered: street players, musicians or Dalmatian vocal groups may be encountered in the squares or under the arches of the Sponza Palace; there is a jazz café; a choice of night clubs and discos; there are regular chamber recitals in the small churches of Domino and St.Saviour; during the Summer Festival (10th July to 26th August) there are concerts or theatre performance of the highest standard at many city venues; some of the hotels offer a ‘Stars Beneath the Start’ concert program. 39 Where to attend mass If you stay in Dubrovnik for several days, you might like to attend mass in one of the beautiful ancient atmospheric churches where you will surely find peace in the dim light and smell of flowers and frankincense... It will be in complete contrast with the glaring summer sun reflecting on the white Dubrovnik stone and the bright summer clothes of its numerous visitors. The cool interior of the churches will feel good after an exhausting walk in the hot streets. You might light a candle made of genuine yellow wax and perhaps be lucky enough to enter St Blaise’s Church when somebody is playing the church organ, while the sun’s rays shine through the stained-glass windows illuminating the dark space of the church. Holy masses are held in almost all churches of Dubrovnik on a daily basis in the morning and in the evening. On Sundays you may attend holy masses on the hour from 7.00 am to 12.00 noon, and in the afternoon at some of the Old City churches. If you lose track of time while exploring cultural and historic sites, you will hear the sonorous sound of bells from church-towers summoning the faithful to prayer. In summer masses are held earlier in the morning and later in the evening than in the winter period. Holy masses in English are held at the Jesuit Church on Sundays at noon (from the first Sunday in June to the last Sunday in September). Where to shop In Dubrovnik outlets offering authentic Croatian souvenirs and traditional Dubrovnik souvenirs are marked with this symbol It is difficult to resist a beautiful memento of a travel or holiday. Discover Dubrovnik in its typical souvenirs, candied almonds, arancini (candied orange peel), kontonjata (quince jelly), brandies with stories, top quality red and white wines, valuable stone-mason’s handicrafts, golden olive oil, cold-pressed soaps with laurel and rosemary fragrance. In its squares Dubrovnik offers souvenirs made by the traditional craftsmen who are encouraged and co-financed by the City authorities, such as goldsmiths, filigree-makers, carnival mask makers and leather-workers. Those who look for elegant and selected designer clothing, ultramodern glasses, Swarovski crystal and hand-made jewellery should visit the modern boutiques that can be found both in the Old City and in the shopping centres situated in the suburbs of Dubrovnik (Mercante and DOC). 40 Souvenirs The goldsmith’s trade in Dubrovnik is one of the oldest, and certainly the best-known trades. While the beginnings of the goldsmith’s trade in our city go back to the 13th century, it flourished in the 14th and 15th centuries. With their adroit hands the Dubrovnik goldsmiths made the favourite adornments of Dubrovnik ladies with special care, skill and artistry. The rečini (earrings) or puce (decorative buttons) which you purchase in Dubrovnik will definitively be lifetime souvenirs. The gold, filigree silver and coral jewellery is fascinating for its timeless beauty and workmanship, and its design matches all fashion styles. At their workshops situated in the Old City, the Dubrovnik goldsmiths Vierda, Kraljević and Jurišić still manufacture the valuable Dubrovnik jewellery using age-old methods (www.zlatarna-krizek.hr). Returning home from a visit or holiday, take with you Dubrovnik delicacies such as kontonjata (quince cheese), mantala (must jelly), arancini (candied orange peel), caramelized almonds, dried figs, home-made fruit and flower liqueurs and brandies with herbs. These traditional sweet delicacies and drinks are still made according to our grandmothers’ traditional recipes. The figs, dried in the hot Dubrovnik sun which conserves their precious ingredients and sugar, are outstandingly delicious. Liqueurs are made of sour cherries, green walnuts, carob, nespole (loquat) and rose petals soaked in brandy and sugar and kept in the sun. If you present your nearest and dearest with one of these delicacies, you will give them a part of Dubrovnik… A part of the Dubrovnik region, the wine-growing area of the Pelješac Peninsula is the homeland of Plavac Mali, the best-known variety of grape in the Croatian South. This type of wine is cultivated on slopes near the sea, embraced by the Mediterranean sun. The most famous are red wines with a specific taste - Plavac, Dingač and Postup. The white wine variety Pošip is grown on the Island of Korčula. The wine of the Dubrovnik aristocrats - Dubrovnik Malvasija, sometimes called the ’nectar of the gods’, is a revived type which is also grown in the Konavle area, where several top quality wines, both red and white, are produced for true wine-lovers and connoisseurs. The Konavle embroidery is a basic decorative element of the women’s national costume of this part of the Dubrovnik region. Applied on the bodice and cuffs, it was originally embroidered in silk thread - obtained from the silkworm that was carefully bred in every house of Konavle - and dyed with natural colours. The strictly symmetrical geometric motifs were embroidered in a myriad of forms, most often in red, black and dark green with gold-yellow trimming. In the Old City of Dubrovnik, on the steps of the Dominican monastery, you will see a woman embroiderer dressed in the original national costume of Konavle who diligently embroiders bookmarks, tablecloths and cushions which seem to tempt you take them into your home as a beautiful and unique souvenir. The souvenirs in the stone-mason’s workshops, under the Dominican steps, include the Maskeron - the stone mask one can see on several 41 historic buildings of Dubrovnik, the Croatian plait ornament, crucifixes, models of forts and the huge old vessels which were once used for the storing of oil and which nowadays serve as decorative flowerpots. The little stone cross-pendants can also be a nice present, because the glow of the Dubrovnik stone and sun has been captured in these tiny pieces of stone. The basis of Mediterranean healthy food - olive oil - is produced in the south of Croatia. With its golden-yellow hue, unique smell and fullness of taste it gives a new quality to every dish, especially those prepared from ecologically-grown produce with which our country abounds. Unique cosmetics prepared from natural ingredients, fragrant herbs, medicinal plants and citrus fruits - let these completely ecological products be the choice of souvenirs that you will take back from Dubrovnik for your friends. Essential massage oils contain the fullness of Mediterranean scents – lavender, rosemary, honey, lemon… The hand-made, cold-pressed soaps made exclusively of natural ingredients such as olive, palm- and almond oil, goat milk, essential oils and crushed almonds will give you the pleasure of natural care. Products which also attract visitor’s attention are cosmetic preparations from the Franciscan Pharmacy. The pharmacy, one of the oldest in Europe, is still working using the original 200-year old recipes. Products include Aqua Rosae, Aqua Rosmarini, Aqua Lavandulae, Gold Cream (wax and almond oil), Rose Cream with rose oil, Rosemary Cream, Moisturizing Cream with almond lotion, Wrinkle Proof Cream (cocoa butter and bergamot oil) and Lip Balm (wax and vanilla). Works of art, paintings, sculptures, glassware and ceramics are also wonderful souvenirs from a trip. The streets of Dubrovnik are filled with galleries where you can see Croatian artist’s exhibitions and choose some of the unique pieces of art, either originals or graphics. All gallery owners are well informed about the procedure of taking art objects out of Croatia. If you choose this kind of present you will have no difficulty at all, but a lasting memento to carry with you. The delights of chocolate! Why not try some Croatian products of the kind? Bayadera, Griotte chocolates in various flavours and the exquisite dark chocolates which bear the trademark of Croatia’s genuine quality can be found in the specialised Kraš Shop on Stradun (the main street). Did you know that the homeland of the necktie is Croatia? The traditional Croatian 17th century military uniform, in particular that of Croatian mercenaries serving in France, included a picturesque scarf knotted at the neck. It became a fashion in Paris and was known as cravate (French pronunciation of Croate). Ordinary soldiers wore ties made of coarse linen, whereas officers wore those made of silk and delicate cotton. You may find the story of the necktie (kravata in the Croatian language) as well as many top quality ties with the most recent design, typical Croatian motifs and modern patterns at the Croata Shop facing the Rector’s Palace, and at some other shops in the Old City. 42 Where to go swimming The waters of the Adriatic are wonderfully clear, of extraordinary shades of turquoise and green, and by mid-season are enticingly warm. The description ‘beach’ can mean a variety of things – rocks from which one can dive into deep water, a pebble shore or gently shelving sand (comparatively rare in Croatia. There is a popular pebble beach known as Banje beyond the Ploče gate, a choice of rocks, often provided with ladders, on Lokrum (even a naturist area) – and some real sand in the Bay of Lapad, Babin kuk, and even better on the island of Lopud. From Banje it possible to hire a pedalo, to have a ride on a banana boat, perhaps to paraglide or to paddle a kayak with a guided group across to Lokrum. There are further opportunities for kayaking from under Fort Lovrjenac or out on the Elafites. Talk to one of the agents offering information outside the Pile Gate. Cava Beach is one of Dubrovnik’s more secluded beaches, boasting spectacular views of the lush Elaphiti Islands. Where to go for recreation Fort Lovrjenac. Row to the island of Lokrum and Bete Cave and admire the view of the stone walls on your way back. You can explore the Dubrovnik sea bed, enjoy the silence and mystery of the depths and visit protected submarine archaeological sites within the special programmes off ered by the diving and water sports centres located at some of the Dubrovnik beaches. To tennis fans Lapad off ers tennis courts at Babin Kuk, the Bay of Lapad 43 and Gospino Polje, from where you can take a walk Heading to one of the nearby beaches is the best thing to do during hot summer days in Dubrovnik. Swimming in the clear and warm sea will surely relax and refresh you. For those who wish more, the beaches of Dubrovnik off er additional options. Rent a pedallo or scooter and visit picturesque coves in the vicinity of the beach, take a banana boat ride, water-ski and windsurf. If you have a spirit of adventure, take a kayak at Pile at the foot of to the nearby Gorica Svetoga Vlaha hill with the little Church of St Blaise. Every year, at the closing of St Blaise Festival the church is visited by a procession of people carrying banners. From the hill you can enjoy magnifi cent views over the City and open sea. If you stay at one of the top class hotels at Ploče, do not miss a morning jog or an easy walk to the Sveti Jakov area. At sunset return to your hotel and relax at the wellness centre, have a massage, swim in the swimming pool, or choose one of the beauty treatments. Climb the Dubrovnik walls. This amazing 2-kilometre long walk off ers memorable views over the city and open sea. The Lapad promenades by the sea are waiting for you, even in the mild Dubrovnik winter. It is a real pleasure to walk from the Bay of Lapad, head to the Neptune Hotel with a superb view of the rocks and lighthouse, proceed through Babin Kuk to Copacabana Beach and further along the seashore to the Orsan Sailing Club, where you can refresh yourselves with a fruit juice or cup of coff ee. To those in good shape we recommend climbing Mount Srđ, which off ers a breathtaking view over the entire city, surrounding area, open sea and islands. Do not miss a visit to the museum at Fort Imperial – the symbol of the city defence during the Croatian War of Independence. To true adventure lovers we recommend a tour of the beautiful Konavle countryside in small ATV vehicles, for which one does not need driving experience. This is where you can try your skill at recreational horseback riding and explore the Konavle area in a diff erent way – taking the 11-kilometre long „blue route“ through olive- groves, woods and along the steep Konavle coast from where you can admire the spectacular view. If you become hungry after all this, do not miss savouring local smoked ham, cheese and wine. Intoxicated with beauty, your body and soul rejuvenated, you will come back to the pleasant atmosphere of your hotel and a relaxing bath at your wellness centre. Visit the southernmost part of the Croatian coast, the Prevlaka Park. Croatia’s biggest free climbing centre, the park also off ers biking, adventure-walks and a tour of the labyrinth of tunnels that was once constructed for military purposes. Among other numerous programmes designed to make your active holiday in Dubrovnik unforgettable are big game fi shing, fi shing by day and night in Cavtat, sailing on rented sailboats, the salt harvest at the Ston Salt Works, a jeep safari in Konavle and bicycle ride through the unique national park on the island of Mljet. 44 Wellness Harmony of Spirit and Body in a Perfect Environment. For guests on short visits as well as those on longer visits to Dubrovnik it is essential to feel good and provide their bodies with much needed strength and energy by exercising in water and gym, or swimming. In addition to long walks by the sea, where the air is fi lled with the fragrances of the Mediterranean, hotel guests rejuvenate their bodies and spirits enjoying the magic of the baths of ancient civilisations, the breath of the Orient and the healing circulation of water. People who are looking for the best will fi nd a perfect blend of old and new in Dubrovnik, as well as the harmony of architecture and nature, peace and elegance, and the surprising pulse of a modern city. In Dubrovnik you will meet tourists who search for peace and are focused on history and culture, but also those attracted by active holidays. Dubrovnik is characterised by high quality hotels. Out of a total of forty hotels, twelve are fi ve-star hotels. In accordance with modern tourist trends, the hotels off er the most up-to-date wellness and spa facilities. The Dubrovnik hotels’ wellness centres have been repeatedly awarded Croatian and international prizes for the high quality services they off er in premises designed to provide relaxation and soothe the senses. Special attention is paid to natural elements, minimalist decor and selected music, which creates an atmosphere of refi ned calmness with a view over the turquoise sea. One can achieve a balance of spirit and body and relax from the stress of everyday life in diff erent saunas, cold, hot, Turkish, Finish and other baths, using various kinds of Eastern massage and aromatherapy... Children activities If you are visiting Dubrovnik with children, we recommend accommodation in the areas of Lapad and Babin kuk, where you can spend a lot of time outdoors, taking walks by the sea and along the beaches. King Zvonimir Promenade (Šetnica Kralja Zvonimira) in Lapad Bay (Uvala Lapad) is a pedestrian zone and an ideal place for summer fun with children. While you are enjoying refreshments, the children will enjoy themselves on playgrounds, and will eat ice cream or pancakes. The entertainment centre along the Promenade offers a variety of fun games for children, and the large cinema centre ˝Cinestar˝, which offers regular film programs as well as special offers, is located nearby. A number of beautiful pebbly beaches are located around Lapad Bay, and there is a floating amusement park. A walking path along the seaside links Lapad Bay with another green oasis, the area of Babin kuk, which is ideal for playing ball, bicycling, table tennis, and outdoor mini 45 golf. Babin kuk is just a couple minutes walk from Copacabana Beach, located on the opposite side of the peninsula, which also has a floating amusement park. Inside the Old City, or the City (with a capital C) as the local inhabitants call it, children will be interested in the flora and fauna of the Adriatic Sea, which are displayed in the Dubrovnik Aquarium located in Saint John’s Fort. The Dubrovnik Natural History Museum features ten collections of flora and fauna, some live specimens and some prepared, which will be a real treat for your children. The museum periodically organizes themed educational workshops. In the past, Dubrovnik’s children played football in the city streets, especially in front of the Cathedral, the Church of St. Blaise, and in Domina Street. There you will find the testimony of ancient times and a long tradition of ball-playing, namely on the Church of Saint Roko there is an inscription dating from 1597 that bears witness to the mischief of children and their ball games. A ten minute boat ride from the Old City Port will take you to the nearby island of Lokrum. Lokrum is ideal for families: discover the Dead Sea (Mrtvo more) and take a walk through the groves of the Botanical Garden, with its peacocks and rare exotic plants. Visit the multimedia exhibition about the island’s history and the filming of the globally popular ˝Game of Thrones˝ series in the Dubrovnik area. Organize a picnic on one of the meadows, in the shade of an olive tree, while the children enjoy encountering rabbits and turtles and becoming acquainted with the donkeys, and together, you can exercise on outdoor exercise machines in the lovely nature. Take the cable car to Srdj Mountain and spend the day in the Honey Valley (Medena dolina) on Bosanka above Dubrovnik. Your children can enjoy the fresh air, ride ponies, and encounter other domestic animals in this little children’s realm. If you decide to stay longer, do not miss a visit to Konavle and horseback riding, bicycling or walking the nature trails, as well as the two adrenaline parks. Of trips to the areas around Dubrovnik, we also recommend a visit to the Elaphite Islands, especially Lopud with its famous sandy beach Šunj, or Mljet National Park. The clean blue sea and clear sun will fill you with health and energy for the coming winter, and your photographs of their first swimming successes, first dives and jumps into the sea, and kayaking and pedalling, will remind you of your memorable stay in Dubrovnik. Your kids will surely ask you: ˝When will we go to Dubrovnik again?˝ 46 INFO Dubrovnik Tourist Board Brsalje 5 tel: +385 20 312 011 fax: +385 20 323 725 [email protected] www.tzdubrovnik.hr TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES PILE Brsalje 5 Tel. +385 20 312 011 [email protected] GRUŽ Obala Ivana Pavla II, br 1 Tel/Fax. +385 20 417 983 [email protected] LAPAD Kralja Tomislava 7 Tel/fax: +385 20 437 460 [email protected] ZATON Zaton Veliki 2 Tel./fax: +385 20 891 230 [email protected] ORAŠAC Bus station Orašac Tel. +385 20 891 166 [email protected] LOPUD Obala Iva Kuljevana 2 Tel/fax: +385 20 759 086 [email protected] ŠIPAN Luka bb, Luka Šipanska Tel/fax: +385 20 758 084 [email protected] Dubrovnik Airport 20213 Čilipi tel: +385 20 773 100 fax: +385 20 773 322 [email protected] www.airport-dubrovnik.hr Radio taxi Centar 970 Josipa Pupačića 7 tel: 0800 0970 (free number) [email protected] www.taxi-dubrovnik.hr Radio taxi Ragusa Vlatka Mačeka 96 tel: 0800 1441 (free number) www.taxi-ragusa-dubrovnik.com Plavi Taxi Dubrovnik Liechtensteinov put 10 tel: 020 332 222 Facebook: Plavi Taxi Dubrovnik Public Garage Ragusa parking d.o.o. Zagrebačka ulica b.b. tel:+38520 312 720 fax: +38520 311 653 [email protected] Sanitat Dubrovnik d.o.o. Marka Marojice 5 tel: +385 20 640 136 [email protected] www.sanitatdubrovnik.hr Segway City Tour Dubrovnik starting point HOTEL DUBROVNIK PALACE Masarykov put 20 00385 91 4372954 00385 98 496954 Cable Car Dubrovnik Frana Supila 35a tel: +385 20 311 577 Libertas Dubrovnik d.o.o. Vukovarska 42 tel: +385 20 357 020 Free number for information 0800 1910 www.libertasdubrovnik.hr Dubrovnik Bus Terminal Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 44 A tel: +385 20 356 004 Informacije: 060 305 070 www.libertasdubrovnik.hr [email protected] Jadrolinija Agencija Dubrovnik Obala Stjepana Radića 40 tel: +38520 418 000 fax: +38520 418 111 www.jadrolinija.hr Lokrum Nature Reserve Od Bosanke 4 Tel./Fax. +385 20 427 242 [email protected], www.lokrum.hr Lokrum Firefighters +385 20 322 301 HOTELS Ariston Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: +38520 440 100 fax: +38520 440 200 www.importanneresort.com Bellevue Pera Čingrije 7 tel: +385 20 330 000 +385 20 330 289 fax: +385 20 330 100 www.hotel-bellevue.hr Dubrovnik Palace Masarykov put 20 tel: +38520 430 000 fax: +38520 430 100 www.dubrovnikpalace.hr Excelsior Put F. Supila 12 tel: +385 20 353 353 fax: +385 20 353 100, 353 295 www.hotel-excelsior.hr Grand Villa Argentina Villa Orsula, Put F. Supila 14 tel: +38520 440 555 fax: +38520 440 533 www.gva.hr Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik Marijana Blažića 2 tel: +38520 320 320 fax: +38520 320 220 www.hilton.com Importanne Suites Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: +38520 440 100 fax: +38520 440 200 www.importanneresort.com Kazbek Lapadska obala 25 tel: +385 20 362 999 fax: +385 20 362 990 www.kazbekdubrovnik.com More Kardinala Stepinca 33 tel:+385 20 494 200 fax:+385 20 494 240 www.hotel-more.hr Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Riviera Na Moru 1, 20234 Orašac tel: +385 20 361 500 fax: +385 20 361 501 www.radissonblu.com/ resort-dubrovnik Rixos Libertas Dubrovnik Liechtensteinov put 3 tel: +385 20 200 000 fax: +385 20 200 020 www.rixos.com Royal Palm Hotel Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: +385 20 440 100 fax: +385 20 440 200 www.importanneresort.com Royal Princess Hotel Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: +385 20 440 100 fax: +385 20 440 200 www.importanneresort.com The Pucić Palace Od Puča 1 tel: +385 20 326 200, +385 20 326 222 fax: +385 20 326 223 www.thepucicpalace.com Villa Dubrovnik Vlaha Bukovca 6 tel: +385 20 500 300 fax:+385 20 500 310 www.villa-dubrovnik.hr Valamar Dubrovnik President Iva Dulčića 142 reservations: 052/ 465 100 tel: +385 20 441 100 fax: +385 20 435 600 www.valamar.com**** Božica Suđurađ 13-1d, Island Šipan tel:+385 20 325 400 fax: +385 20 325 401 www.hotel-bozica.hr Grand Hotel Park Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 39, tel: +385 20 434 444 fax: +385 20 434 020 www.grandhotel-park.hr Lafodia Obala Iva Kuljevana 51 20222 Lopud tel:+385 20 759 022 fax: +385 20 759 014 www.lafodiahotel.com Lapad Lapadska obala 37 tel: +385 20 455 555 fax: +385 20 455 550 www.hotel-lapad.hr Neptun Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: +385 20 440 100 fax: +385 20 440 200 www.importanneresort.com Uvala Masarykov put 6 tel: +385 20 433 580 fax: +385 20 433 590 www.hotelimaestral.com Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Iva Dulčića 34 reservations: 052/ 465 000 tel: +385 20 449 100 fax: +385 20 448 444 www.valamar.com Villa Vilina Obala Ivana Kuljevana 5, 20222 Lopud tel:+385 20 759 333 fax: +385 20 759 060 www.villa-vilina.hr Villa Wolff Nika i Meda Pucića 1, tel: +385 20 438 710 tel / fax: +385 20 356 432 www.villa-wolff.hr*** Adria Radnička 46 tel: +385 20 220 500 fax: +385 20 220 510 www.hotel-adria-dubrovnik.com Argosy Iva Dulčića 41 reservations: 052 465 100 tel: +385 20 446 100 fax: +385 20 435 578 www.valamar.com Aquarius Mata Vodopića 4a tel: +385 20 456 111 fax: +385 20 456 100 www.hotel-aquarius.net Berkeley A. Hebranga 116A tel:+385 20 494 160 fax:+385 20 494 170 www.berkeleyhotel.hr Dubrovnik Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 16 tel: +385 20 435 030 fax: +385 20 435 999 www.hoteldubrovnik.hr Ivka Put sv. Mihajla 21 tel: +385 20 362 600 fax: +385 20 362 660 www.hotel-ivka.com Petka Obala S. Radića 38 tel: +385 20 410 500 fax: +385 20 410 127 www.hotelpetka.hr Perla Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 40c tel: +385 20 438 244 fax: +385 20 438 245 www.perla-dubrovnik.com Kamara (former) Iva Vojnovića 14A tel: +385 20 488 522 http://www.kamaradubrovnik.com/ Splendid Masarykov put 10 tel: +385 20 433 560 fax: +385 20 433 570 www.hotelimaestral.com Stari Grad Od Sigurate 4 tel: +385 20 322 244 fax: +385 20 321 256 www.hotelstarigrad.com Šipan 20223 Šipanska luka, otok Šipan tel:+385 20 754 900 fax: +385 20 754 910 www.hotel-sipan.hr Tirena Iva Dulčića 22 Reservations: +385 52 465 100 tel: +385 20 445 100 fax: +385 20 445 602 www.valamar.com Hotel Villas Koločep Koločep bb, 20221 Koločep tel:+385 20 757 025 fax: +385 20 757 027 www.kalamotaislandresort.com Adriatic Masarykov put 9 tel: +385 20 433 520 fax: +385 20 433 530 www.hotelimaestral.com Sumratin Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 31, tel: +385 20 436 333 fax: +385 20 436 006 www.hotels-sumratin.com HOSTEL OMLADINSKI HOSTEL YOUTH HOSTEL Vinka Sagrestana 3 Tel +38520423241 e-mail: [email protected] web www.hfhs.hr HOSTEL C.O. – PROSUM doo Josipa Kosora 40 Tel +38520333740 e-mail: [email protected] OSMI KONTINENT doo Svetog Šimuna 15 Tel +385911880058 e-mail: [email protected] web www.freshsheetshoste.com Valamar Club Dubrovnik Iva Dulčića 18 reservations: 052 465 100 tel:+385 20 447 100 fax:+385 20 447 603 www.valamar.com HOSTEL DUBROVNIK doo Tenturija 96 tel: +385912223398 e-mail: +385912223398 Villa Rašica Ivanska 14 tel/fax: +385 20 436 651 www.villa-rasica.com HOSTEL LOVECROATIA Cavtaska 15 tel: +38598219297 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Komodor Masarykov put 5 tel: +385 20 433 500 fax: +385 20 433 510 www.hotelimaestral.com Vis Masarykov put 4 tel: +385 20 433 555 fax: +385 20 433 550 www.hotelimaestral.com Kompas Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 56 tel: +385 20 352 000 fax: +385 20 352 146 www.hotel-kompas.hr Zagreb Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 5 tel: +385 20 438 930 fax: +385 20 438 968 www.hotels-sumratin.com Lero Iva Vojnovića 14 tel:+385 20 341 333 +385 20 332 022 fax: +385 20 332 123 www.hotel-lero.hr Glavović Obala Iva Kuljevana bb 20222 Lopud tel:+385 20 759 359 fax: +385 20 759 358 www.hotel-glavovic.hr MY WAY-AM HOSTEL DUBROVNIK Andrije Hebranga 33 tel: +385912230404 e-mail: mywayhosteldubrovnik@ gmail.com PETRA MARINA doo Obala Stjepana Radića 25 tel: +38520432086 e-mail: [email protected] AUTO CAMPS Peča* Na Pržini 3, 20 234 Orašac tel: +385 20 891 528 mob: +385 (0)91 1891 528 [email protected] www.peca.hr Raj* Bulet 103, 20 235 Zaton Veliki tel: +385 20 794 425 [email protected] Pod Maslinom** Na Komardi 2, 20 234 Orašac tel: +385 20 891 169 fax: +385 20 892 058 mob: +385 (0)98 344 226 [email protected] www.orasac.com Polje** Obala S. Radića 44 20 235 Zaton Veliki tel: +385 20 891 299 [email protected] Solitudo*** Babin kuk, Vatroslava Lisinskog 17 tel: +385 448 686 fax: +385 20 448 688 [email protected] www.valamar.com Trsteno*** Potok 4, 20 233 Trsteno, tel: +385 20 751 060 fax: +385 20 751 010 [email protected], www.trsteno.hr Udruga kampova Dubrovačkoneretvanske županije P.P. 385 mob: +385 (0)98 91 762 1958 INFORMATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS Disabled persons have access to all public and governmental institutions within city walls. To book the transporter for the stairs at the city museums, churches and other institutions please call +385 (0)98 915 2834. The transporter size matches the size of the majority of standard wheelchairs, which can also be rented upon request. The transporter service is free of charge, but you can give a donation to the Dubrovnik Multiple Sclerosis Society. If you are not satisfied with the service please call Tel. No. 020 425 086 FOR YACHTSMAN National center for search and rescue at sea tel: 9155 Burger tiger Vetranićeva 11 tel./fax.: +385 20 322 063 [email protected] www.burger-tiger-dubrovnik.com Caffe Royal Hotel Pucić Palace Od puča 1 ACI marina Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 326 222 Na skali 2, 20236 Mokošica, Komolac mob: +385 91 33 24 112 tel: +385 (0)20 455-020 [email protected] fax: +385 (0)20 451-922 [email protected] Captain www.aci-club.hr Prijeko 16 VHF: 17 tel: +385 20 321 331 Marina Porat Luka Gruž 35 vezova tel: 313-511 Yach Club Orsan Ivana Zajca 2, 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 (0)20 435 922 fax: +385 (0)20 436 969 [email protected] www.yc-orsan.hr Harbourmaster Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 418 988 fax: +385 20 419 211 VHF: 10 Harbour Dubrovnik d.d. Obala Pape Ivana Pavla II br.1 tel: +385 20 313 511 fax: +385 20 313 522 [email protected] RESTAURANTS DUBROVNIK Abakus Hotel Excelsior Frana Supila 12 tel: +385 20 353 000 [email protected] Amfora Obala Stjepana Radića 26, tel: +385 20 419 788 [email protected] Antunini Prijeko 30 tel: +385 20 321 199 [email protected] mob: +385 98 428 239 [email protected] Defne Od Puča 1 tel: +385 20 326 222 Domino Od Domina 6 tel: +385 20 323 103 [email protected] Dubravka 1836 Brsalje 1 tel: ++385 20 426 319 [email protected] Dubrovnik Marojice Kaboge 5 tel: ++385 20 324 810 [email protected] Klarisa Poljana Paska Miličevića 4 tel: +385 20 413 100 [email protected] Mezzanave Dr Ante Starčevića 24 tel:+385 20 610 119 [email protected] Komin Iva Dulčića 136 tel: +385 20 435 636 mob: +385 98 345 777 [email protected] www.restaurant-komin.com Mimoza Branitelja Dubrovnika 9 tel: +385 20 311 909 www.esculap-teo.hr Konavoka Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 10 tel: +385 20 435 105 Kopun Poljana Rudjera Boškovića 7 tel: +385 20 323 960 tel: +385 99 2121 751 [email protected] Lajk Prijeko 4 tel: +385 20 321 724 [email protected] Lapad Mata Vodopića 1 tel: +385 20 413 450 [email protected] Levanat Šetalište Nika i Meda Pucića 15 tel: +385 20 435 352 mob: +385 98 995 7178 [email protected] Dundo Maroje Kovačka bb tel: +385 20 321 021 Gusta me Hvarska bb tel: +385 20 420 013 [email protected] Eden Kardinala Stepinca 54 tel: +385 20 435 133 [email protected] GILS Petilovrijenci 4 tel: +385 20 321 168 e-mail: [email protected] Elafiti Hotel Dubrovnik President Iva Dulčića 142 tel: +385 20 441 100, 441 610 Konoba Dubrava Bosanka bb tel: +385 20 416-405 [email protected] Festival Placa bb tel: +385 20 420 888 [email protected] Horizont Put od Bosanke 8 tel: +385 99 477 37 37 Magellan Iva Vojnovića 7 tel: +385 20 333 594 [email protected] Maestoso-Srđ Obala Stjepana Radića 25 tel: +385 20 419 879 Banje beach Frana Supila bb tel: +385 20 412 220 [email protected] 360° Od sv. Dominika b.b. tel: +385 20 322 222 Marco Polo Lučarica 6 tel: +385 20 323 719 [email protected] Buono Kneza Domagoja 1 tel: +385 20 311 356 [email protected] Incredible India Vetraničeva 6 tel: +385 20 312 743 [email protected] Maslina Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Masarykov put 20 tel:+385 20 430 000 More Kardinala Stepinca 33 tel: +385 20 494 274 [email protected] Nautika Brsalje 3 tel:+385 20 442 526, 442 573 www.esculap-teo.hr Nishta Vegetarijanski Puzljiva 6, Prijeko bb tel: +385 20 322 088 [email protected] Pantarul Kralja Tomislava 1 tel: +385 20 333 486 [email protected] www.pantarul.com Oyster & Sushi Bar Bota Ulica od pustijerne bb tel: +385 20 324 034 [email protected] Orhan Od Tabakarije 1 tel / fax: +385 20 414 183 Orsan I. Zajca 2 tel: +385 20 436 822 [email protected] Poklisar Ribarnica 1 tel: +385 20 322 176 mob: +385 99 695 8579 [email protected] Stara Loza Prijeko 22 tel: +385 20 321 145 [email protected] Portun Od Sigurate 2 mob: +385 99 801 4535 Steakhouse Domino Ulica od Domina 3 tel: +385 20 323 103 [email protected] Porat Hotel Hilton Imperial Ulica Marijana Blažića 2 tel: +385 20 320 320 [email protected] Taj Mahal Hotel Lero, Iva Vojnovića 14 tel: +385 20 640 123 [email protected] Posat Uz Posat 1 tel: +385 20 421 194 [email protected] Proto Široka ulica 1 tel: +385 20 323 234 [email protected] www.esculap-teo.hr Ragusa 2 Zamanjina 12 tel: +385 20 321 199 [email protected] Renaissance Vara b.b. tel: +385 20 324 799 mob: +385 91 486 0005 [email protected] Teatar Put Iva Vojnovića 72 tel: +385 20 436 220 [email protected] The Gaffe Restaurant Miha Pracata 4 tel: +385 20 324 841 Tratoria Tezoro Široka 3 mob: +385 91 4050 796 [email protected] Sedna Restaurant-Pizzeria Hotel Kompas, Kralja Zvonimira 56 tel: +385 20 352 120, 352 140 Sesame Don Frana Bulića 7 tel: +385 20 412 910 [email protected] Chihuahua Cantina Mexicana, Hvarska 6 tel:+ 385 20 424 445 Coloseum Uz Jezuite 6 mob: +385 95 5354 150 Dalmatino Miha Pracata 6 tel: +385 20 323 070 [email protected] Dubrava Bosanka b.b. tel: +385 20 416 405 Dubravka Bokeljska 2 tel: +385 20 436 646 Glorijet Obala Stjepana Radića 16 tel: +385 20 419 788 [email protected] Nostromo Hotel Petka, Obala Stjepana Radića 38 tel: +385 20 410 500 [email protected] Oliva Gourmet Cvijete Zuzorić 2 tel: +385 20 324 076 [email protected] Onofrio Ice Bar Poljana Paska Miličevića 3 mob: +385 91 152 0257 Otto Nikole Tesle 8 tel: +385 20 358 633 [email protected] Penatur Zeljarica 3 tel: +385 20 323 700 Piccolo Mondo Prijeko 13b tel:+385 20 321 203 Pivnica Dubrava Mali Stradun, Babin Kuk tel: +385 20 448 354 Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Iva Dulčića 34 tel: +385 20 448 200 [email protected] Jezuite Poljana R. Boškovića 5 mob: +385 98 740 073 [email protected] Porat Obala Stjepana Radića 30 tel: +385 20 333 552 [email protected] Victoria Hotel Argentina, Frana Supila 14 tel: +385 20 440 555 [email protected] Kamenica Gundulićeva poljana 8 tel: +385 20 323 682 [email protected] Pupo Miha Pracata 8 tel: +385 20 323 555 mob: +385 99 216 54 54 [email protected] Restaurant & Bar Panorama, Srđ Hill tel: +38520 312 664 Wanda Prijeko 8 [email protected] 020 321 010 San Francesco Wine Bar Taverna Arsenal Vetranićeva 8 Pred Dvorom 1 tel: +385 20 322 111 tel: +385 20 321 065 [email protected] Sebastian Prijeko 11 tel: +385 20 321 446 [email protected] Blidinje Lapadska obala 21 tel: +385 20 358 794 TAVERNS Amoret Od pustijerne b.b. tel: +385 20 323 739 mob. 098 427 382 [email protected] www.amoretdubrovnik.com Atlantic – Cucina Italiana Kardinala Stepinca 42 tel: +385 20 435 726 www.konobaatlantic.com Shizuku Japanese cuisine Kneza Domagoja 1F tel: +385 20 311 493 [email protected] Baracuda Ulica Nikole Božidarevića 10 tel: +385 20 323 160 [email protected] Splendid Hotel Splendid, Masarykov put 10 tel: +385 20 433 560 Belvedere Iva Vojnovića 58 tel:+385 20 311 761 Lanterna Nikole Gučetića 2 mob: 091 88 48 740 Lokanda Peskarija Ribarnica bb tel: +385 20 324 750 mob: +385 (0)98 98 308 31 [email protected] www.mea-culpa.hr Lora Prijeko 15 tel: +385 20 321 661 Moby Dick Prijeko 20/a tel: +385 20 321 170 mob: +385 (0)98 680 603 [email protected] www.moby-dick.hr Moskar Prijeko 16 tel: +385 20 321 581 [email protected] Nava Hotel Lero Iva Vojnovića 14 tel: +385 20 332 581 Rozario Prijeko 1 tel/fax: +385 20 322 015 mob: +385 99 3156 550, +385 98 893 854 [email protected] Sciabecco Prijeko 4 tel: +385 20 311 621 Spaghetteria Marino Poljana Paska Miličevića 4 tel:+385 20 323 391 Spaghetteria Toni Nikole Božidarevića 14 tel:+385 20 323 134 [email protected] Špageterija Eterna Od Polača 7 tel: +385 20 324 014 Teatar Cvijete Zuzorić 1 tel: +385 20 323 977 The Wall Social house Hvarska 6 tel: +385 99 321 57 90 LOKRUM TRSTENO Lacroma Tavern Platania Otok Lokrum Za Gospom 10 mob: +385 98 244 770 mob: 098 170 4112 [email protected] www.facebook.com/restaurantlacroma OTOK ŠIPAN Šipanska luka Konoba Vrbova Pakljena 3, 20223 Dubrovnik +385 91 445 9169 OTOK KOLOČEP Rajski vrt Lokrum 2 tel:+385 20 324 803 [email protected] RIJEKA DUBROVAČKA Bistro Izvor Rožat Gornji 1a mob: +385 91 5451467 Marina Na Skali 2 tel: +385 20 456 317 Restaurant Bazen ACI marina Dubrovnik Na skali bb, Komolac tel: +385 20 451 010 Pizzeria Nava ACI marina Dubrovnik Na skali bb, Komolac tel: +385 20 454 233 Vimbula Tenturija bb, Komolac tel: +385 20 452 244 ZATON Restaurant Stari miri Donje Čelo 33 tel: +385 20 757 137 Restaurant Škerac Gornje Čelo mob: 091 576 1165 Restarant Villa Lovor Donje Čelo tel: +385 20 757 034 OTOK LOPUD ORAŠAC Pizzeria Hawai Na moru bb mob: 098 757 889 Tavern Na žalima tel: +385 20 758 193 Tavern Stara mlinica Suđurađ 3 tel: +385 20 758 030 Fast Food Šunj Plaža Šunj / Beach Šunj mob: +385 (0)98 944 8402 NIGHT CLUB & DISCO Tavern Barbara Od Šunja 2 tel: +385 20 759 087 Tavern Peggy Narikla 22 tel: +385 20 759 036 Tavern Kod dva bora Starčevićeva obala 7, Zaton Veliki tel: +385 20 891 265 Restaurant Tauris tel: +385 20 758 088 Zalogajnica Balun tel: +385 20 758 388 Restaurant Babilon Bulet 1, Zaton Mali tel: +385 20 891 282 Tavern Kasar Za Crkvom 29, Zaton Veliki tel: +385 20 891 226 mob: +385 91 540 62 82 Restaurant Pjat tel: +385 20 754 923 Caffe Pizzeria Elaphis Obala I. Kuljevana bb Tavern Dubrovnik Obala I. Kuljevana 40 tel: +385 20 759 172 Restaurant Gverović-Orsan Štikovica 43, Zaton Mali tel: +385 20 891 267 Restaurant More tel: +385 20 758 184 Suđurađ Restaurant Villa Ruža Donje Čelo tel: +385 20 757 030 mob: +385 98 443 382 Restaurant Ankora Zaton Veliki tel:+385 20 891 031 Restaurant Dandy Soline 22, Zaton Mali tel: +385 20 891 298 Restaurant Kod Marka tel: +385 20 758 007 Rajski kutak Bindo Plaža Šunj / Beach Šunj Mob. +385 (0)91 881 5641 Restaurant Glavović Obala I. Kuljevana bb tel: +385 20 759 359 Restaurant Obala Obala I. Kuljevana 18 tel: +385 20 759 170 mob: +385 (0)98 512 725 Restaurant Villa Vilina Obala I. Kuljevana 5 tel: +385 20 759 333 Zalogajnica Nikica Obala I. Kuljevana bb tel: +385 20 759 108 Culture Club Revelin Dubrovnik Sv. Dominika 3 tel: +385 (0)98 946 8961 [email protected] www.clubrevelin.com Banje Beach restaurant lounge & club Frana Supila 10/B tel:+385 20 412 220 fax: +385 20 312 573 e-mail: [email protected] La Bodega Dubrovnik Stradun - Placa tel: +385 099 684 3779 Park Orsula mob: +385 98 344 951 [email protected] Sky Bar Pile, Brsalje 11 tel:+385 91 420 2094 Night Club Ginja Hotel Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Dubrovnik Riviera Na moru 1, 20234 Orašac tel: +385 20 361 500 fax: +385 20 361501 info. [email protected] www.radissonblu.com/resort-dubrovnik Troubadour Hard jazz cafe Bunićeva poljana 2 tel:+385 20 323 476 Bard bar Mala Buža Kneza Hrvaša 11 mob: +385 98 244 850 Cold drinks Velika Buža (upper) Od Margarite mob: +385 98 361 934 Pizzeria Hawaii Party on Fridays Orašac, Na moru bb mob: +385 98 757 889 Lapad beach Dubrovnik mob: +385 98 285 355 tel/fax: +385 20 436 233 [email protected] www.lapad-beach.com Club Lazareti Frana Supila 8 tel: +385 20 323 766 [email protected] www.lazareti.com Youth Association Orlando Branitelja Dubrovnika 41 tel: +385 20 312 674 tel: +385 20 312 675 [email protected] www.klub-orlando.com CASINO Golden Sun Casino Hotel Libertas Rixos tel: +385 20 638 588 CINEMAS Sloboda Luža bb tel: +385 20 417 107 Jadran Za Rokom 1 tel: + 385 20 417 107 Dvorana Visia Poljana P. Miličevića 4 tel: +385 20 324 714 Cinestar Dubrovnik Masarykov put 3 Dvori Lapad tel: + 385 20 640 474 rezervacije: tel: + 385 60 32 32 33 CHURCHES Parish Church of St Andrew Pile Miha Klajića 8 tel: ++385 20 426 029 Parish Church of St Peter Boninovo Antuna Mihanovića 3 te: ++385 20 357 020 Parish Church of St Michael Lapad dr. Ante Šercera 1 tel: ++385 20 432 027 Parish Church of St Cross Gruž Obala Pape Ivana Pavla II 3 tel: ++385 20 418 118 The Dubrovnik Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Kneza Damjana Jude 1 tel: ++385 20 323 459 St .Blaise Luža 3 tel: ++ 385 20 323 462 St. Ignatius Poljana Ruđera Boškovića 6 tel: ++385 20 323 500 Franciscan Monastery of MInor Brothers Placa 2 tel: ++ 385 20 321 410 Koločep Island Diving Waterpolo St Mary Donje Čelo Diving Club Dubrovnik I. Zajca 35 tel: +385 20 435 737 mob: +385 98 427 963 Waterpolo Club Jug Vukovarska 11 tel: +385 20 357 282 Bazen / Swimming pool Navis underwater explorers Copacabana beach tel: +385 20 356 501 mob: +385 98 919 7402 Rowing Diving Center Blue Planet Hotel Dubrovnik Palace mob: +385 91 899 0973 [email protected] www.blueplanet-diving.com Riding Lopud Island St. Mary of Špilica Obala Iva Kuljevana St. Nicholas Obala Iva Kuljevana Our Lady of Šunj Uvala Šunj Šipan Island St. Stephen Šipanska luka Holy Spirit Suđurađ Rijeka Dubrovačka Franciscan Monastery Franciscan Monastery Na rivi 1, Rožat, tel: 453 249 Kayaking Crkva Uzašašća Gospodnjeg Ascension Church Malo selo 3, tel: 452 999 Zaton St. Stephen Zaton Veliki St. Mary Vrbica St. Anthony Zaton Mali Orašac Dominican Monastery Svetog Dominika 4 tel: ++385 20 321 423 Svetište Gospe od milosrđa Liechtensteinov put 16 tel: ++385 20 325 155 St. Mary Convent Our Lady of Danče Danče, Don Frana Bulića 8 tel: ++385 20 414 098 St. Jakob Vlaha Bukovca (Sveti Jakov) Mosque Miha Pracata 3 tel: ++ 385 20 323 886, 323 799 Holy Annunciation - Serbian Orthodox Church Od Puča 8 tel: ++385 20 323 283 fax: ++385 20 323 829 Synagogue Žudioska ulica 5 tel: ++385 20 321 028 ABYSS - diving and watersports centre Hotel Valamar Dubrovnik President Beach mob: +385 98 244 349, mob: +385 98 765 685 www.dubrovnikdiving.com Our Lady of Orašac Trsteno Crkva svetog Vida SPORT Sports Hall Gospino polje bb tel: +385 20 331 019 Tennis Tennis club Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Tennis and Sport Club Šetalište kralja Zvonimira 7 tel: +385 20 437 357 Tennis center Babin kuk Iva Dulčića bb tel: +385 20 447 627 Hotel Adriatic – Tennis courts Hotel Adriatic, Masarykov put 9 mob:+385 98 526 766 Tennis courts Gospino polje tel: +385 20 331 019 Adriatic Kayak Tours tel: +385 20 312 770 fax: +385 20 312 769 mob: +385 91 722 0413 www.adriatickayaktours.com Laus Travel +385/ 098-344-231 www.laus-travel.com Rowing Club Neptun I. Zajca 6 tel: +385 20 435 935 ATF Safari Kojan Koral Horseback Riding Center Kokoti 3, 20215 Popovici - Gruda, mob:+385 91 606 9290 fax:+385 20 798 818 [email protected] www.kojankoral.hr Bridge Bridge club Dubrovnik Široka ulica 4 tel: +385 95 9025 049 www.crobridge.com/clubs/dubrovnik Chess Chess Club Dubrovnik Široka ulica 4 tel: +385 20 432 965 Bowling Bowling Club Strijelac mob: +385 98 211 218 Sea kayaking Lopud tel: +385 98 428 888 [email protected] www.adriaadventure.hr Bowling Club Petka tel: +385 20 330 633 Sea kayaking "Adventure Dalmatia" Pile beach (below Fort Lovrjenac) mob: +385 91 526 3813 [email protected] www.adventuredalmatia.com JEEP Safari Fishing Fishing and sport society Batala Lapadska obala 6 tel: +385 20 356 050 Fishing Club Orhan Skalini dr. M. Foteze bb tel: +385 20 429 443 Sailing Sailing club Orsan Ivana Zajca 2 tel: +385 20 435 922 www.yc-orsan.hr Swimming Swimming club Jug Vukovarska 11 tel: +385 20 357 022 Salt harvest www.solanaston.hr www.als.hr Adventure tour Adrenalin park Cadmos village Komaji, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska, Croatia mob: +385 (0) 911129200 mob: +385 (0)915826564 [email protected] www.cadmosvillage.com Adrenalin park "Sveta Ana" Poljice Poljice bb 20215 Gruda tel: +385 99 8327856 – Helena tel: +385 99 3333002 – Roger e-mail: [email protected] www.adrenalin-park-dubrovnik.com Park Prevlaka d.o.o. Gruda 152, 20215 Gruda tel: 00385 20 791 555 fax: 00385 20 791 555 [email protected] www.prevlaka.hr WELLNESS Grand Villa Argentina Energy Clinique Frana Supila 14 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 440 596 fax: +385 20 440 533 [email protected] Hotel Bellevue Comfort Zone Space Pera Čingrije 7 tel: +385 20 330 390 [email protected] www.alh.hr www.energyclinic.com Hotel Dubrovnik Palace Wellness Centar Masarykov put 20 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 430 194 fax: +385 20 437 285 [email protected] www.alh.hr Hotel Excerlsior & Spa Frana Supila 12 tel: +385 20 353 390 [email protected] www.alh.hr Hotel Hilton Imperial - Beauty Line Spa Marijana Blažića 2 tel: ++385 20 320 389 [email protected] Hotel More - Wellness & Beauty Kardinala Stepinca 33 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: ++385 20 494 230 fax: ++385 20 494 240 [email protected] www.hotel-more.hr Hotel Petka - Wellness Obala Stjepana radića 38 tel: ++385 20 410 500 Gsm: 098 944 6890 fax: ++385 20 410 127 www.hotelpetka.hr Hotel Rixos Libertas Rixos Royal Spa Liechtensteinov put 3 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: ++385 20 492 040 fax: ++385 20 492 044 Hotel Uvala Health & Wellness Centar Ćira Cariča 3 tel: ++385 20 433 593, 433 580 fax: ++385 20 416 545 433 590 [email protected] www.hotelimaestral.com Importanne Resort Hotel Neptun Kardinala Stepinca 31 tel: ++385 20 440 100 [email protected] Beauty Line Nail Station Branitelja Dubrovnika 1 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: ++385 20 423 081 Ragusa Spa, Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Iva Dulčića 34 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 449 102 fax: +385 20 449 600 [email protected] www.valamar.com Radisson Blu Resort & Spa by OCCO, Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Na Moru 1, 20234 Dubrovnik Phone +385 20 361 500 Wellness Valamar Dubrovnik President Iva Dulčića 39 20 000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 441 628 fax: +385 20 435 600 [email protected] www.valamar.com IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Information 18981 Directory enquiries 11888 International directory enquiries 11802 Weather forecast and road info 18166 Croatian Autoclub 1987 Road assistance 1987 Tow away service +385 20 331 016, +385 20 312 266 National protection and rescue Centre 112 Croatian Mountain Rescue Service +385 91 112 92 00 Police 192 Fire brigade 193 Ambulance 94 Dubrovnik Hospital +385 20 431 777 Dom zdravlja (Medical centre) +385 20 416 866 Police headquarter +385 20 443 333 Maritime police +385 20 443 555 Traffic police +385 20 443 666 Customs +385 20 772 000 Airport +385 20 773 377 Bus station 060 305 070 Harbourmaster +385 20 418 988 Harbour headquarter +385 20 313 333 ACI Marina Dubrovnik +385 20 455 020 JP Libertas – City bus transport +385 20 357 020 Jadrolinija (ferry services) +385 20 418 000 City of Dubrovnik +385 20 351 800 Dubrovnik-Neretva County +385 20 351 400 County tourist Office +385 20 351 182 Tourist inspection +385 20 351 048 Kod Male braće Placa 30 Tel./Fax. 321 411 Pon-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20, sub. / Sat 7.30-15h Dubrovnik-neretva County Tourist Board Vukovarska 24 tel: +385 20 324 999 fax: +385 20 324 224 [email protected] www.visitdubrovnik.hr Lapad Mata Vodopića 30 Tel. 436 778, 436 788 Pon.-pet. / Mon-Fri 7-20, sub. / Sat 7.30-15h TOURIST GUIDES’ ASSOCIATION “DUBROVNIK” Gundulićeva poljana 9 tel: +385 20 323 608 fax: +385 20 324 733 mob: +385 98 251 090 www.vodici-dubrovnik.hr PHARMACIES Pharmacies on duty alternately: Gruž and Kod Zvonika Čebulc I Metohijska 4 Tel. 313 370, Fax. 313 378 Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20:30 h, sub / Sat. 7-15 h Kod zvonika Placa b.b. Tel. 321 133 Pon-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20, sub. / Sat 7.30-15h Prima Pharma I Put Republike 12 Tel. 311 192, Fax. 437 032 Pon.-pet: 7-20, sub. 7.30-15h Prima Pharma II Bartola Kašića 10 Tel./Fax. 454 160 Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20, sub. / Sat 7.30-15h VETERINARY SURGERIES Veterinary surgery for small animals vl. Bobanović-Ćolić Goran Dr. Ante Starčevića 33, Tel/Fax 020 357 345 Dežurstvo / O.D.: 098 243 938 Čebulc II Alberta Hallera 1 Tel. 331 766 Veterinary surgery for small Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri / Mon-Fri: 7-20h, animals Campi sub / Sat. 7-15 h vl. Gvozdenica Kristina Od svetog Mihajla 37 Čelina tel: 020 411 095 Vukovarska 17 Tel. 356 919, Fax. 357 987 Veterinary surgery Fauna Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20, Rožat donji 32, 20236 Mokošica sub. / Sat 7.30-15h Tel. 020 451 466 mob: 098 1912 694 Farmapharm [email protected] Kardinala Stepinca 1d Tel. 437 031, Fax. 437 032 Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20h, sub./ Sat 7.30-15h INTERNET Domus Christi Placa 5 Tel./Fax. 323 882 Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20h Sub / Sat. 7.30-15h Gruž Obala Pape Ivana Pavla II 9 Tel. 418 990 Pon.-pet / Mon-Fri: 7-20, sub. / Sat 7.30-15h Public Library – Internet centar Od Puča 6 tel: +385 20 323 911 Buzz Bar Prijeko 21 tel: +385 20 321 025 Consulate of the Kingdom of Spain, Dubrovnik Jelka Tepšić, Honorary Consul Consulate of the Kingdom of tel: +385 20 352 209 Belgium to the Republic of gsm: +385 98 500 398 Croatia, Dubrovnik Sabine Marunic Gouhie, Honorary tel: +385 20 436 930 ATLANT CENTAR - 3. KAT Consul Antuna Barca, 10, 20.000 Dubrovnik Dr. Ante Starčevića 24, City: Dubrovnik 20000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 20 438 177 e-mail: [email protected] fax: +385 20 438 176 Office Hours: Mon-Fri [email protected] 17:00 – 20.00 CONSULATES Consulate of the United Kingdom of Great Briatain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Mark Thomas Honorary Consul gsm: +385 91 313 0335 Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Mr. PERO KULAŠ Honorary Consul Put Sv. Milhajla 1, Croatia City: Dubrovnik gsm: +385 20 356 141 fax: +385 20 356 729 Office Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 [email protected] Royal Norwegian Consulate, Dubrovnik Uz Giman 7A, 20000 Dubrovnik tel: +385 0 20357943 fax: +385 0 20357945 www.norwegianembassy.hr/ Embassy/Royal-NorwegianConsulate-in-Dubrovnik/ Mr. Tonci Peovic, Honorary Consul The Consulate, established in Dubrovnik in 2009, handles maritime issues linked to seamen and shipping affairs as well as other consular matters, including assistance to Norwegian tourists [email protected] Consulate of Montenegro to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik g. BORISLAV MALETIĆ, Honorary Consul tel: +385 20 693 758 tel 2: +385 20 693 762 Đure Baglivija 1, HRVATSKA [email protected] The Royal Danish Consulate to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Vlaho Đurković, Honorary Consul tel: +385 20 313 335 tel 2: +385 20 416 377 Bana J. Jelačića 19 [email protected] Consulate of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Frano Bongi Honorary Consul gsm: +385 98 941 4654 tel: +385 20 412 838 c/o Hotel Libertas-Rixos Liechtensteinov put 3 20000 Dubrovnik, HRVATSKA [email protected] Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Mario Knego, Honorary Consul tel: +385 20 451 465 Na skali 4, Aci Marina Komolac, Dubrovnik [email protected] [email protected] Office Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00 – 12.00 Consulate of Hungary to the Republic of Croatia, Dubrovnik Katja Bakija Honorary Consul gsm: +385 98 700 989 Atlant Poslovni Centar Ante Starčevića 24 20 000 Dubrovnik, HRVATSKA [email protected] TRAVEL AGENCIES Ankora Travel Iva Vojnovića 32 mob: +385 91 2283-466 www.ankora-travel.hr Acatus d.o.o. Obala Stjepana Radića 2 tel: +385 20 478 880 fax: +385 20 478 888 [email protected] Aragosa Kralja Tomislava 7 tel: +385 20 436 999, 437 034, 438 699 fax: +385 20 436 998 mob: +385 91 33 777 88 [email protected] www.aragosa.hr Adriastar Obala Stjepana Radića 2 tel: +385 20 362 820, 362 821 fax: +385 20 362 830 [email protected] www.adriastar-hotels.hr Adriatic Global d.o.o. Svetog Križa 3 tel: +385 20 436 610 fax: +385 20 436 609 gsm: +385 95 255 0003 [email protected] www.adriaticglobal.net Adria Events Metohijska 2 tel: +385 20 313 189 fax: +385 20 313 196 [email protected] www.adria-events.hr Adria Congress Ltd. Iva Vojnovića 9 tel: +385 20 333 497 fax: +385 20 295 299 Gsm: +385 91 263 2455 Gsm 2: +385 91 263 3456 [email protected] www.adria-congress.com Adriatic Kayak Tours Zrinsko-frankopanska 6 tel: +385 20 312 770 mob: +385 91 722 041 [email protected] www.adriatickayaktours.com Agens Dr. Ante Starčevića 25 tel: +385 20 311 648 fax: +385 20 422 442 [email protected] www.agens.hr Area Travel d.o.o. Nikole Tesle 4 tel: +385 20 356 555 fax: +385 20 356 533 [email protected] www.areatraveldubrovnik.com Atlant Nikole Tesle bb tel: +385 20 356 145 fax: +385 20 356 150 [email protected] www.atlanttravel.hr Atlantagent Obala Stjepana Radića 26 tel: +385 20 313 355, 313 366 fax: +285 20 419 040 [email protected] www.atlantagent.com Astarea Yachting tel: +385 20 451 034 fax:+385 20 451 034 mob: +385 98 249 534 [email protected] Atlas Vukovarska 19 tel: +385 20 442 222 fax: +385 20 411 100 [email protected] www.atlas-croatia.com Aurora Maris ltd.DCM - Yachting Sv. Križa 3 tel: + 385 20 313 444; fax:+ 385 20 313 445 mob: + 385 91 205 34 36; + 385 91 205 34 35 [email protected] www.auroramaris.com Agevent Vukovarska 17 tel: +385 20 358 616 fax: +385 20 358 617 [email protected] www.agevent.biz Butterfly Services Ltd. (property management) Riječka 15 tel: +385 (0)99 4242 442 tel: +385 (0)99 4242 242 [email protected] www.butterflyservices.hr Alfa Travel Ltd. Ćira Carića 3 tel: +385 20 43 77 01 fax: +385 20 43 77 02 mob: +385 91 52 41 801 [email protected] www.alfatravel.hr BWA Obala Pape Ivana Pavla II 1 tel: +385 313 722 fax: +385 313 644 mob: +385 98 981 3147 [email protected] www.bwayachting.com Dubrovački agencijski sustav Frana Supila 15 mob: +385 91 521 3444 fax: +385 20 312 180 [email protected] www.dubrovnikrent.com Dubrovnik Partner Vukovarska 26 tel: +385 20 448 180 fax: +385 20 358 008 [email protected] www.dubrovnikpr.com Dubrovnik Premium Services Kardinala Stepinca 62 tel: +385 20 437 010 fax: +385 20 435 530 [email protected] www.dubrovnik-ps.com Dubrovnik sati Vukovarska 17 tel: +385 20 356 527, 356 757 fax: +385 20 356 524 [email protected] www.dubrovniksati.com Fabula Ragusea Od Izvora 43, Mokošica mob: +385 98 945 2128 [email protected] www.dubrovnikstory.com Globtour Prijeko 12 tel: +385 20 321 599 fax: +385 20 321 590 [email protected] www.globtour.hr Gulliver Travel Obala Stjepana Radića 25 tel: +385 20 410 888 fax: +385 20 410 890 [email protected] www.gulliver.hr www.gulliver-premium.com G&V line Moluntska 2 tel: +385 20 313 400 fax: +385 20 418 186 [email protected] www.gv-line.hr Huck Finn - Adventure Travel Dubrovnik Services Travel Agency Stjepana Radića bb, Zaton Mali tel: +385 20 891 123 Miljenka Bratoša 10 [email protected] tel / fax: +385 20 436 004 www.huck-finn.hr mob: +385 98 652 870 [email protected] Inflatus Travel d.o.o. www.dubrovnikservices.com Sv. Križa 3 Tel/fax: +385 20 313 789 Dubrovnik Sun [email protected] Bokeljska 26 www.inspirationcroatia.com tel: +385 20 436 363 fax: +385 20 436 336 Intercon Dubrovnik [email protected] Dr. Ante Starčevića 25 www.dubrovniksun.hr tel: +385 20 311 648 Tel / fax: +385 20 422 442 Dubrovnik Travel mob: +385 98 865 017, Obala S. Radića 25 099 222 0444 [email protected], tel: +385 20 313 555 [email protected] fax: +385 20 313 550 www.intercon.hr [email protected] www.dubrovniktravel.com Jadranski Luksuzni Servisi Kardinala Stepinca 21 Elite Travel tel: +385 20 437 288 Vukovarska 17 fax: +385 20 437 283 tel: +385 20 358 200, 358 800 [email protected] fax: +385 20 358 303 www.als.hr [email protected], www.elite.hr Euroadria Tours Metohijska 2 tel: +385 20 313 533 fax: +385 20 313 530 [email protected]; www.euroadria.hr Kalipso Iva Dulčića 25 Tel /fax: +385 20 436 508 mob: +385 98 285 627 [email protected] www.kalipso.hr Generalturist Nikole Tesle 2 tel: +385 20 432 974, 432 937 fax: +385 20 418 997 [email protected] www.generalturist.com Kompas d.o.o. Vukovarska 19 tel: +385 20 322 191 fax: +385 20 322 192 [email protected] www.kompas-travel.com Korkyra Info - Dubrovnik Hvarska 42 Tel/fax:+385 20 421 689 Mob +385 91 421 6896 [email protected] www.korkyra-dubrovnik.com LSAdriatic trade d.o.o. Rudimira Rotera 14 tel: +385 20 420 392 mob: +385 98 914 1658 +385 98 480 742 [email protected] www.dubrovnik-excursion.com Marija Company Vlatka Mačeka 64 Tel / fax: +385 20 332 099 mob: +385 98 243 699 [email protected] Mediterranean Experience Ćira Carića 3 tel: +385 20 436 846 fax: +385 20 436 847 [email protected] www.mediterranean-experience.hr Milenium Iva Vojnovića 5 tel:+385 20 333 176 fax:+385 20 333 175 mob:+385 99 690 2125 [email protected] www.milenium-rent.hr Nave Travel Ćira Carića 3 tel: +385 20 436 886, +385 20 640 245 fax: +385 20 436 879 mob: +385 98 238 225 [email protected] www.nave.hr O.K. T & T d.o.o. Obala Stjepana Radića 32 tel: +385 20 418 950 fax: +385 20 418 940 mob: +385 98 243 303 [email protected] Per Aspera Iva Vojnovića 69 Tel / fax: +385 20 332 033 mob: +385 98 427 953 091 133 20 33 www.per-aspera.hr Rathanea Put Republike 12 tel: +385 20 422 223 fax: +385 20 311 650 mob: +385 91 442 22 23 [email protected] www.rathanea.hr Rea Dubrovnik Obala Pape I. Pavla II 1 tel: +385 20 313 053, 313 054 fax: +385 20 418 022 mob: +385 91 313 05 11 [email protected] www.readubrovnik.com Stradun d.o.o. Placa 2 tel: +385 20 323 350 fax: 385 20 323 351 [email protected] www.stradun-dmc.com TerraNautika d.o.o. Iva Vojnovića 61c tel: +385 20 438 177 fax: +385 20 438 176 [email protected] www.terranautika.hr Uniline & Europcar Čipili bb (Dubrovnik Airport) tel: +385 20 487 246 fax: +385 20 487 247 [email protected] www.uniline.hr Viator Travel Sv. Križa 3 Tel/fax: +385 20 313 140, 313 144 mob: +385 91 486 84 33 [email protected] www.dubrovnikviator.com 360 incentives and MoRe Cira Carica 3 tel: +385 20 641 100 fax: +385 20 641 101 Gsm: +385 99 444 0103 [email protected] www.360incentiveandmore.com RENT A CAR AA Kompas No. 1 (+scooters & minibuses) Kardinala Stepinca 52 tel: +385 20 437 165 fax: +385 20 436 571 mob: +385 98 756 239 [email protected] Phoebus d.o.o. Travel Alpe & Adria www.kompasno1.hr Zagrebačka 50 Auto Best Rent tel: +385 20 358 160 Obala Stjepana Radića 35 Fax +358 20 358 161 tel: +385 20 418 655 mob: +385 98 243 655 [email protected] [email protected] www.autobestrent.com www.alpeadria.cc Perla Adriatica Frana Supila 2 tel: +385 20 422 766 fax: +385 20 311 922 [email protected] Avis - Budget Dubrovnik Airport, Čilipi mob: +385 91 314 30 10 www.avis.com.hr www.budget.hr A Markercar Rental (+ motobike & scooters) Sv. Ðurđa 6 Tel/fax: +385 20 418 730 www.carhiredubrovnik.com Best Buy Rent Dubrovnik Airport tel: +385 20 422 043 mob: +385 98 344 615 [email protected] www.bestbuyrent.hr Brabel Iva Vojnovića 75 tel: +385 20 424 444 Tel/fax: +385 20 323 333 mob: +385 91 142 44 44 [email protected] [email protected] www.brabel.hr Dubrovnik Rent Anice Bošković bb fax: +385 20 312 180 mob: +385 91 521 3444 [email protected] www.dubrovnikrent.com Dubrovnik Sun Bokeljska 26 tel: +385 20 436 363 fax: +385 20 436 336 mob: +385 99 6800 900 [email protected] www.dubrovniksun.hr EasyRent Dubrovnik rent a car Uz Glavicu 7 Tel/fax: +385 20 773 953 mob: +385 98 1952 114 [email protected] www.dubrovnik-airport-carhire.com Euro Car Rental Iva Vojnovića 31a tel: +385 20 333 560 fax: +385 20 333 525 mob: +38598 324 649 mob: +38598 243 002 [email protected] www.eurocar-rental.com.hr Europcar Čilipi bb (Dubrovnik Airport) tel: +385 20 437 165 fax: +385 20 437 164 mob: +385 98 244 390 [email protected] www.europcar.hr Florio Car Za Belendinovo 39 mob: + 385 91 22 55 027 Phone: + 385 20 452 319 [email protected] www.dubrovnikcars.com Gulliver travel Obala Stjepana Radića 25 tel: +385 20 410 888 fax: +385 20 410 890 [email protected] www.gulliver.hr www.gulliver-premium.com Hertz Frana Supila 9 tel: +385 20 425 000 fax: +385 20 425 111 mob: +385 91 425 0001 [email protected], www.hertz.hr Intercon Dubrovnik Dr. Ante Starčevića 25 tel: +385 20 311 648 Tel / fax: +385 20 422 442 mob: +385 98 324 657, +385 98 865 017 [email protected]; [email protected], www.intercon.hr Kompas Rent Kardinala Stepinca 52 tel:+385 20 437 733 fax: +385 20 436 571 tel: Tool free 0800 7368 [email protected] www.kompasrent.hr Korkyra Info - Dubrovnik Hvarska 42 tel: +385 20 421 689 Mob +385 91 421 6896 [email protected] www.korkyra-dubrovnik.com M.A.C.K. Frana Supila 3 tel: +385 20 412 732 Tel /fax: +385 20 423 747 [email protected] www.rent-a-car.hr Meritum d.o.o. Marina Kneževića 1 mob: +385 91 580 87 21, 091 550 63 98 [email protected] Milenium Car Rental Žrtava s Dakse 5 tel: +385 20 333 176 fax: +385 20 333 175 mob: +385 99 690 2125 [email protected] www.milenium-rent.hr Nino A.T.Mimare 12 mob: +385 98 725 714 www.selectdubrovnik.com N.O.5. Bana Josipa Jelačića 93 tel: +385 20 357 771 fax: +385 20 357 772 mob: +385 98 244 250 Per Aspera Trg Marina Držića bb Tel / fax: +385 20 332 033 mob: +385 98 427 953, mob: +385 91 133 20 33 [email protected] www.per-aspera.hr Perak Auto Andrije Hebranga 2a tel: +385 357 709, 357 005 fax: +385 20 357 155 mob: +385 98 428 878, mob: +385 98 244 444 [email protected] www.dubrovnik-rentacar.com Perla Adriatica Frana Supila 2 tel: +385 20 422 766 fax: +385 20 311 922 [email protected] www.perla-adriatica.com PETROL STATIONS Grad Tel./Fax. 425 151 Pon-ned. / Mon-Sun 6-22 Komolac Ogarići 8 Tel./Fax. 453 466 Pon.-ned. / Mon-Sun 0-24h Kupari Kupari b.b. Tel. 486-722 Pon-ned. / Mon-Sun 0-24h Lapad Ante Starčevića 76 Tel. 357 366, Fax. 357 707 Pon.- ned. / Mon-Sun 7-21h Orsan Ivana Zajca 2 Tel./Fax. 435 965 Pon.-ned. / Mon-Sun 6-22h Peugeot - Club (+scooters) Žrtava s Dakse 5 mob: +385 98 243 294 [email protected] www.peugeot.rentcar.hr LAUNDRY Ragusa auto Obala Pape Ivana Pavla II 2 Tel /fax: +385 20 419 657 mob: +385 98 211 218, 091 356 8812 [email protected] Sunce Andrije Hebranga 8 tel: +385 20 412 518 Sixt Rent a Car Hotel Hilton Imperial (Marijana Blažića 2) mob: +385 91 619 99 72 www.sixt.hr Uniline & Europcar Čipili bb (Dubrovnik Airport) tel: +385 20 487 246 fax: +385 20 487 247 [email protected] www.uniline.hr UNI RENT d.o.o. Dubrovnik Airport tel: +385 20 773 480 fax: +385 20 773 493 [email protected] www.uni-rent.com Amo P. Čingrije 8 mob: +385 98 964 4920 Spinaker Andrije Hebranga 97 tel: +385 20 420 817 Dubrovnik usluge Janjinska 19 tel: +385 20 331 107 KEMIJSKE ČISTIONICE / DRY CLEANERS Biser Nikole Tesle 15 tel: +385 20 356 165 Domić Od Kolorine 3 tel: +385 20 421 331 Elegant, express Andrije Hebranga 106 tel: +385 98 428 671 5 August - Victory and National Gratitude Day and Croatian Defenders Day 15 August - Feast of the Assumption Public phone booths accept only phone 8 October - Independence day cards, which can be purchased in post 1 November - All Saints’ Day offices and news stands. 25 December - Christmas 26 December - St Stephen’s Day PUBLIC PHONES OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS (2016) 1 January – New Year 6 January – Epiphany 27 March 2016 - Easter Day 28 March 2016 - Easter Monday 1 May – Labour Day 26 May– Corpus Christi Day 22 June - Anti-Fascist Fight Day 25 June - Croatian Statehood Day WORKING HOURS OF SHOPS All the year round, the majority of the shops are open from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. In summer, most shops are open till 9.00 pm, while in the Old City, particularly souvenir shops, are open till the late night hours. The majority of shops are closed on Sunday and on public holidays, with the exception of souvenir and some other shops in the Old City, which are open on Sundays and on public holidays in summer. The majority of food shops in all parts of the city are open on Sunday mornings till 2.00 pm. Most shops at the hospital, at the airport and at the bus terminal near the harbour, as well as some kiosks and bakeries, are also open on Sundays. The Gruž open-air market is open in the morning, while the flower stands remain open till the afternoon. The open-air market in the Old City is closed at noon, with the exception of souvenir stands which are open till the late evening hours in summer. Petrol stations in the Dubrovnik area are open from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm, and until midnight in summer, while the petrol stations in Kupari and Komolac are open 24hrs. TAX RETURN For purchases over 500 kunas foreign citizens can obtain a tax return form at shops which display a ‘Tax free shopping’ sign. The original bill together with the tax return form should be presented to customs when leaving Croatia EDITOR’S NOTE All the information published in the brochure Dubrovnik Riviera Info, is offered in good faith and we take no responsibility for the accuracy of data or possible subsequent changes, or for any expenses that might result from misprinted or wrongly published data.